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AEK fans say an emotional farewell to Kostas Nestoridis with his last message
The AEK football family will say goodbye to the legendary Kostas Nestoridis for the final time on Saturday afternoon (December 16), with his son sharing his father’s touching last words via his Facebook account.
AEK and Greek football in general suffered a huge blow a few 24 hours ago when news of Kostas Nestoridis’ death broke. The legendary veteran striker and former stadium gunner passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a great legacy on the football route.
In fact, Saturday (December 16th) is a special day for the entire yellow-black family, as at 2:00 p.m. in the Holy Church of the Holy Trinity in New Philadelphia there will be a funeral service with the body of “Nestor” from the Greek stadiums had to be buried on a popular pilgrimage from 11 a.m. and his funeral was scheduled to take place later at Kallithea Cemetery.
For his part, his son, Giorgos Nestoridis, transmitted his father’s last words via his Facebook account, flooding Union fans with emotions.
“So I greet you and will see you from above… I leave Double… Satisfied with fame and love… I lived the dream of returning to our homeland… I will be there in every fight (Our President took care of it!!!) To my only AEK who I loved more than my life..
I will form a duo with my friend Mimi… let’s remember the old days… Cerberus Stelios and now and then Stellaras will sing a song for us… Goodbye. Thank you for the love you give me You gave so generously for so many years!!” was the last message from Kostas Nestoridis shortly before his death.
Source: sport 24
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