Marios Iliopoulos celebrates AEK's championship title at Allwyn Arena

On May 17, 2026, AEK owner Marios Iliopoulos celebrated the club's 14th championship title during a festive event at the Allwyn Arena. Addressing thousands of fans, Iliopoulos gave a speech praising the team's achievements under the guidance of coach Marko Nikolic and acknowledged the support of his predecessor, Dimitris Melissanidis. During the festivities, fans chanted for Iliopoulos to sing, a request he fulfilled in line with his public persona. The event also featured a drone show depicting a bright eagle over the stadium. The club's leadership emphasized a vision of clean sport and unity for the future of the team. Following the league playoffs, AEK secured the title, while other match results influenced European competition qualification for teams like Olympiacos. The speeches highlighted the club as a movement representing values for the younger generation.