Ilias Kasidiaris receives APOEL jersey from fans

On November 9, 2026, Ilias Kasidiaris posted photos on social media featuring himself wearing an APOEL Nicosia football jersey. According to his statement, the shirt was a gift from a group of fans to mark the club's centenary anniversary, which was celebrated with public events on November 8, 2026. The jersey bears his name and the number 26.

In his social media post, Kasidiaris thanked the "nationalist fans" of the club and included the slogan "Hellas-Cyprus-Union." The post drew significant attention and reactions online. On November 11, Kasidiaris addressed the public response, claiming he received both positive feedback and criticism, the latter of which he attributed to political opponents. He responded to the controversy by citing a statement by Greek singer Notis Sfakianakis and reaffirmed his political stance.