Anorthosis spokesperson addresses refereeing grievances and denies executive departure

Following the recent victory over Omonia Aradippou, Anorthosis spokesperson Charalambos Parpettas addressed the team's performance and officiating issues during a radio interview on Spor FM 95.0 on October 26, 2026. Parpettas praised the tactical changes introduced by new coach Barak Itzhaki, which led to a controlled performance, goal-scoring opportunities, and the team's first clean sheet of the season. The club expressed satisfaction with the squad's improved intensity and collective work rate.

Despite the positive result, the club raised formal complaints regarding the match officials, whom Parpettas labeled as the "negative protagonists." He highlighted specific grievances, including an alleged failure by the referee to issue a second yellow card to an opposing player and the decision to disallow two out of four goals scored by Anorthosis at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium.

Additionally, Parpettas categorically denied reports circulating in Greek media suggesting that Executive Director Giannis Maniatis is in talks with Panionios. He confirmed that Maniatis remains fully committed to the club, stating that the director intends to stay as long as the club president requires his services. The team currently remains focused on continuing their progress under Itzhaki's leadership.