Walter Mazzarri expresses dissatisfaction with officiating in Greece

On October 18, 2026, following the match between Iraklis and PAOK, Italian manager Walter Mazzarri refused to make official post-match comments. His assistant, Eugenio Sena, spoke to the media on his behalf, conveying the manager's intense frustration regarding officiating decisions. Sena stated that in his 45-year coaching career, Mazzarri has never encountered such circumstances, characterizing this as the third instance where refereeing has negatively impacted his team's results. According to the assistant, these incidents have resulted in a total loss of seven points for the team.

Following these events, concerns have been raised regarding Mazzarri's future in Greece. Sena noted that the manager is currently experiencing a significant decline in his motivation to continue working in the country and is reportedly considering a return to Italy. While no official resignation has been tendered, the manager's dissatisfaction with the local football environment has created uncertainty regarding his tenure as he struggles to adapt to the conditions he has encountered in the Greek league.