APOEL: Response to Police Investigation of Offensive Banner
August 26, 2025
APOEL strongly reacts to the police investigation into a banner displayed by its fans, which labeled MEP Fideas Panagiotou as a 'shame of Cyprus.' The banner appeared during a football match at the Ammochostos stadium. The police are investigating how the banner entered the stadium despite checks at the entrance. APOEL accuses the police of focusing on trivial matters instead of significant issues concerning Cyprus's history. There are various scenarios being explored about how the banner was brought into the stadium.