Public debate between Chris Triantafyllides and Savvas Liasis over APOEL FC investment plan

Former APOEL president and lawyer Chris Triantafyllides engaged in a public dispute with businessman Savvas Liasis, who leads the investment fund currently negotiating a deal for the club. On June 6, 2026, Triantafyllides expressed concern that the proposed investment plan would place decision-making control in the hands of foreign investors, though he acknowledged it as the only viable solution to save the club from financial ruin. He called for transparency regarding the identities and nationalities of the investors. In response, Liasis posted a photograph of his Cypriot passport on social media, implying he is a local investor. Triantafyllides later defended his position, stating that he was merely expressing what others were afraid to say. He emphasized his support for the rescue effort despite his reservations about the ownership structure. The disagreement has sparked significant debate among APOEL supporters regarding the future control of the football club.