Olympiacos F.C.

In these difficult times that humans’ strengths and sensitivities are challenged, Olympiacos football club proves once again that it continues supporting the people who are in need by helping this time thousands of refugees who fled their homes to save their lives and found a temporary shelter at Piraeus port.

Olympiacos F.C. President and shipowner Evangelos Marinakis attended the Holy Liturgy at the Holy Church of Saint Eleftherios on Tuesday morning for the feast of Saint Leftheros. Also present at the service was Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis.

The Greek Superleague clash between Panathinaikos F.C. and Olympiacos F.C. at the Panathinaikos Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium on Saturday is the “derby of the eternal enemies” with rivalry that goes back decades.

A Greek-owned tanker rescued 220 third country nationals — including 42 and 16 children — on Monday evening apparently trying to reach Italy.

Experienced Ghana midfielder Michael Essien joined Panathinaikos on a two-year contract as a free agent on Tuesday at the end of an 18-month deal with AC Milan.

"I am very happy to be here and I'm very much looking forward to starting my new career with Panathinaikos,» the 32-year-old Essien told reporters.

PAOK has parted company with coach Angelos Anastasiadis, the Greek Super League club announced on Monday.

The 62-year-old's third spell at the helm has come to an end following a goalless draw at home to Asteras Tripolis on Saturday which left the team in third, 10 points adrift of leader Olympiakos Piraeus and seven from second-placed Panathinaikos.

Believing that the necessary security measures were not in place, Supreme Court prosecutor Athanasios Akritidis on Thursday ordered an investigation into the behavior of Olympiakos fans at a recent soccer match with fierce rivals Panathinaikos.

Former Portugal international Ricardo Sa Pinto has been appointed coach of Atromitos, the Greek Super League club said on Wednesday.

The 41-year-old, who managed OFI Crete in Greece's top flight last season, has signed a two-year deal.

"Atromitos is very pleased to announce that the Portuguese Ricardo Sa Pinto is the new coach of our team,» the club said in a brief statement.

Costas Mitroglou banished the memories of his disappointing spell in England after breaking a 10-month goal drought as Olympiakos Piraeus secured a thrilling 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

A rousing 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid on Saturday may suggest otherwise, but Atletico Madrid is still rebuilding after losing several key players in the close season, coach Diego Simeone said on Monday.