AEK: “We are fighting the battle together, without mistakes that will lead to great damage”

Thank you for your massive and enthusiastic participation in the launch of the events to celebrate the 100 years of our team’s history. Today, however, AEK returns to the battle of the championship and we must not forget that in this battle we also have a role, and indeed a very important one. Mainly with the effort to protect the team.

In tonight’s (20.30) match against Aris at OPAP Arena, once again we have no margin for error. As has happened in all the matches at our stadium since the stadiums reopened, so tonight it is necessary with your behavior to protect AEK from any danger of a non-competitive nature.

It is now very clear that the new punishment framework from the State is very strict and is in full force. An entire stand has been closed due to fans trying to enter the stadium without a ticket, the AEK basketball team received another very severe punishment with two games behind closed doors for a bottle that fell on the court. It is clear that we have no right for frivolities, the slightest mistake can lead to great damage.

After tonight’s match, we have a very crucial home derby with Panathinaikos ahead of us and we must all be on the field, next to AEK. Let us not give anything away to anyone from our mistakes. We have been doing great so far, we will continue the same in the final stretch.

The doors to the OPAP Arena will open at 17.30. Anyone who does not have a ticket should not even approach the stadium. It goes without saying, especially after the last very serious stand-closing penalty, that it is CRIMINAL for AEK and dangerous on a personal level for anyone to try to enter the stadium without a ticket. In addition to the already known sanctions from PAE AEK, it is also at risk of very serious consequences at the criminal level. At the same time, we emphasize once again that AEK will be in danger of having the stand closed.

Exactly the same applies to the cases of using and throwing flares, smoke generators, flares, firecrackers. Even one of them is enough to close our stadium, while once again we remind you that on a personal level the penalties are very serious and without suspensive character. It is also criminal for you to go to jail for a firecracker or a smoker. Protect AEK and yourselves.

Do not bring to the stadium banners or placards with racist, political, unsportsmanlike, provocative, abusive content. And these bring penalties of closing the field or doors.

No one is going to enter the field with a bag – rucksack or motorcycle helmet. Also, no one will be able to approach in an obvious state of intoxication or under the influence of drugs.

There will be very strict pre-checks with the presence of the police, which means that offenders will be in immediate danger not only of removal from the surrounding area, but also of arrest.

Friends of AEK

We ourselves are not happy with the fact that we always have to make such detailed and strict announcements, but we have the obligation to warn you in detail about all the risks both for AEK and for you personally. There is no more room since the punishment framework has been tightened to such an extent. This framework leaves no room for error or frivolity and must be constantly emphasized to protect both the team and yourself.