Compani’s response to Pallikaridis – what did he say about Paphos

Updated and not only racing for Paphos showed to be the Vincent Kompani.



At the press conference, Bayern Munich coach at the press conference of the two teams, this night, responded to a question he was asked about the Paphos badge depicting Evagoras Pallikaridis.

“I think he’s a Cypriot hero, right? I passed the test. I can get the visa ‘, It was the Belgian technician’s response smiling.

“It’s an important Champions League match. We respect Paphos. They have given seven matches and have not lost anyone, so we know what to expect and really have great respect for this team. Our goal is clearly to win and get the three points. We have to analyze all their struggles from the beginning, we did our control. It is important to stay focused. Paphos will fight and keep in mind. It is definitely interesting to face new teams for the first time“, It was his words – then about the race.

Who was Evagoras Pallikaridis?

He was born on February 26, 1938 and killed on March 14, 1957. He was a Greek Cypriot revolutionary and poet. He was born in Tsada, Paphos, and from a young age he participated in the EOKA fight for the liberation of Cyprus from the English yoke. It was hanged on March 14, 1957, at the age of just 19. He was the youngest but also the last fighter hanged by the British and is considered a witness to Cyprus’s independence.