APOEL coach suspended following 2-2 draw against Apollon

On September 19, 2026, APOEL played to a 2-2 draw against Apollon Limassol at the AlphaMega Stadium during the fourth round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. Following the final whistle, APOEL coach Nikos Papadopoulos was shown a red card by referee Konstantinos Fellas for intense protests. Papadopoulos revealed that he had told the referee he did not wish to see him officiate future APOEL matches, claiming a lack of respect for his team.

APOEL spokesperson Nektarios Petevinos criticized the officiating, citing a perceived failure to understand the human dimension of the game, and announced that the club intends to appeal to the relevant disciplinary bodies. This draw marked APOEL's fourth match of the season, leaving them with four points. Meanwhile, Apollon coach Hernan Losada expressed dissatisfaction with his team's inability to secure a win after leading twice, noting that defensive lapses and fatigue contributed to the final result. Separately, Aris Limassol officials also voiced complaints regarding officiating following their 0-0 draw with Karmiotissa, though they confirmed no formal complaint has been filed yet.