Mario Iliopoulos, the powerful figure at AEK, stole the show during an open training session at Allwyn Arena with his unambiguous stance against sexist chants. Iliopoulos took the microphone in front of players, technical staff, and fans, demanding a halt to the derogatory slogans directed at women. He emphasized that such language should not be heard on the pitch again.

“I’ve asked the organizers, and I don’t want you to chant sexist slogans. From tomorrow, this chant stops,” Iliopoulos stated, effectively cutting off the chant that was being sung from the stands at that moment.

Iliopoulos explained that he views women as a sacred symbol and linked the championship victory to Mother’s Day, noting that AEK won the title on a special day. He sent a message of unity and optimism for AEK’s new era, praising the work of Marko Nicolich and Javier Ribault, as well as the players for their recent success.

Mario Iliopoulos on the cover of Sportime / Photo: Intime