Shortly after the stability of the Olympic Stadium and the problems arising at the European Cloverleaf Games became known, PAE Panathinaikos published a corresponding statement in which it referred to the problem that had become known and asked some questions.

The Green Party’s statement says:

“It is with regret that we have been informed that there is a study on the roof of the football field at the Olympic Stadium which comes to the conclusion that the construction does not meet the permissible static efficiencies.

It is surprising that the roofing by Calatrava, one of the leading architects of this type of construction, and by Cimolai, the world’s leading iron construction company, which built the roofing of most European football stadiums, were the main Greek architects and engineers at the Project involved.

PS It may be a coincidence if a study is published that began in 2021, at a time when Panathinaikos hosted 120,000 spectators in this stadium…

PS1 Asked about the study by Calatrava and the Cimolai company?

PS2: Some time ago we were informed that the first structural study called for very strong glazing of the roof of the shelter and in the end Plexiglas/Lexan was installed instead because they could not keep up with the Olympic Games schedule. The canopy was built to specifications to withstand the weight of the panels, which are many times greater than Lexan. Do the people who did the static control study know this? We are waiting for answers/clarifications.”

The closure of OAKA due to the problem with the stability of the roofer Calatrava represents a major problem for Panathinaikos and especially for its presence in the Europa League games.

According to government circles, the problem cannot be solved quickly and the Greens will not be able to play in the games they have to play in the groups against Rennes and Maccabi Haifa.

The Greens are asked to find another seat. Unless UEFA grants permission to host the Cloverleaf at its historic venue, the Avenue, in the next few games, which is the most likely scenario.

Panathinaikos will play for the Europa League first against Rennes on October 26th and against Maccabi Haifa on December 14th.

At the same time, of course, there is a problem for Panathinaikos B’, which had declared the Olympic Stadium as the home venue for Super League 2 games. From now on, some matches will be played in Leoforos and some matches will be played in other stadiums in Athens.

Initial estimates assume that the projects to be carried out will take at least nine months.

Panathinaikos earned a big away win against Asteras 4-1, but the Greens finished the game seeing two of their players sidelined with injuries.

Sporar initially suffered from biceps problems and Palmer-Brown, who was replaced by Schenkefeld at half-time, suffered a sprain. The condition of both will be assessed on Friday according to the tests presented and of course there are doubts about PAOK.

On Friday, Magnuson will undergo surgery to repair the cruciate ligament damage he sustained in the Derby with AEK.