Public dispute between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos following social media posts

On October 12, 2026, a public dispute erupted between the football clubs Olympiacos and Panathinaikos following a social media post by Olympiacos coach Imanol Alguacil. The post featured an image of the team's fans prior to the recent derby, alongside a past photograph of players Paraskevas Antzas and Sotiris Kyrgiakos.

Panathinaikos responded by criticizing the post, describing the two clubs as "two different worlds" and accusing the Olympiacos leadership of lacking institutional seriousness and professionalism. They argued that such behavior reflects a fanatic, disrespectful mentality rather than sportsmanship. Olympiacos replied by characterizing the critique as a reaction to "pain" and insisted that the two clubs indeed represent different worlds—the world of truth versus the world of lies.

Additionally, Olympiacos vice president Kostas Karapapas issued a sharp rebuttal, claiming that Panathinaikos relies on mud-slinging and legal maneuvers, while citing historical grievances regarding the club's past associations. This public exchange marks a further escalation in the long-standing rivalry between the two Greek clubs, characterized by mutual accusations of poor conduct and lack of ethical standards.