He breathed his last today (15/01) at an old age 98 years old The George Darivas great figure of Olympiakos and Greek football, who flourished in the 50s and 60s.
The legend of the Piraeus team, Giorgos Darivas, had been hospitalized in the previous period at “Evangelismos” and for the last few days he was at home with his family.
Was born in March 12, 1926 and was an international footballer, playing in the midfield.
He started his football career from Niki Plakas (1943-46) and in 1946 he went to his beloved team, Olympiakos having scored 160 goals in 270 games. He wore the red and white shirt until 1958 and finished his career at Doxa Piraeus, playing for one year (1958-59).
He wore the national jersey 16 times and scored 4 goals. He had the nickname “Lorenzo” in the ranks of the fans who loved him so much.
In the 1970s he worked as a coach at Olympiakos, both in the infrastructure departments, and as an official in the first team.
He also passed through the counters of Kadmos Thebes, Ethnikos Asteras, Paneigialeio, Fostiras, Byzantium Megaron, AO Chalkida, Ilysiakou, Atromito Athens, Apollo Kalamaria and AO Trikala.
With the jersey of Olympiakos, he won 7 Greek championships, 6 Greek Cups and 11 Piraeus championshipswhile as coach of Piraeus the 1975 championship and two Cups (1971, 1975).
A legendary form of Olympiakos passed into eternity. George Darivas we will remember you forever, you were one of those who made our OLYMPIC LEGEND. pic.twitter.com/yC7TxrgHF8
— Olympiacos FC (@olympiacosfc) January 15, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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