The EPA, in its announcement shortly after the Super League announcement, stated that there was indeed approval of the Super League’s proposal for the arrival of Elite 1st Category umpires, with the apparent proviso that this was the case the Hellenic Football Federation is the one who appoints the referees.

“The Hellenic Football Federation announces that a meeting has been held between the President of the EPO, Mr. Panagiotis Baltakou, and the President of the Super League1 and the Vice-President of the EPO, Mr. Vangelis Marinakis, on the arrival of foreign referees of yesterday’s matches and in view of the remaining nine games of the playoffs.

Mr. Marinakis proposed that SL1 assist, with EPO approval, to secure the arrival of elite or A-category umpires from the six advanced leagues. The President of the EPO replied that the above proposal was subject to the obvious condition that the selection and appointment of arbitrators would always be made by the KED/EPO.

In this matter too, of course, due to the EPO’s collective decision-making, the Professional Football Committee will be convened and discussed to make a relevant decision, whether positive or negative.

The same topic will be on Monday, March 27th. discussed at Mr. Bennett’s meetings with the presidents of the teams claiming the title.”

In Italy, they insist it is possible for Fiorentina to sign for Konstantinos Koulierakis next summer. According to the relevant publications, Daniele Prade, Viola’s sports director, is following the case of the young PAOK center with great interest.

In fact, according to them, Prade sent a man to Thessaloniki to watch the local derby at “Cleanthis Vikelidis” and check on Koulierakis.

Fiorentina are looking for reinforcements in their defensive line and Koulierakis is on the list to be activated in the next transfer window, the Italians say, although PAOK maintain a wait-and-see attitude towards their young footballers in all transfer scenarios.

PAOK does not intend to simply open negotiations for any of them, including Konstantinos, as they believe they should stay in Toumba at least for next season.

After Vangelis Marinakis’ surprise visit to the offices of the EPO and his 45-minute meeting with the federation’s president, Takis Baltakos, on the major issue of arbitration in Greek football, an important decision was made that changed everything.

More accurate, The Super League chairman proposed, and the EPO accepted, that they commit to using elite derby referees and Premier League referees from the six major European leagues in collaboration. yes onethe procedures for implementing the individual agreement will begin immediately.

The Super League Announcement:

“The President of the Super League, Mr Evangelos Marinakis, had a meeting at the EPO offices with the President of the EPO, Mr Panagiotis Baltakos, to whom he expressed the Super League teams’ strong unease regarding the refereeing of the 1st match day of the playoffs the Stoiximan Super League, but also the fact that KED/EPO cannot invite and appoint UEFA elite referees.

It was stressed that Mr Bennett’s actions would no longer be tolerated.

Mr Marinakis proposed and the EPO agreed to undertake, in cooperation with the EPO, the Super League to bring in elite derby referees and premier league referees from the 6 major European leagues.

Procedures to implement this agreement will begin immediately.”