Football in Cyprus

The Executive Committee of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has announced that the final of the 2022-23 Greek Cup will take place on May 20 in Cyprus, one day before the national elections, accepting the proposal of its president, Panagiotis Baltakos.

Paphos came in second with Venice taking the top spot

The Cypriot mission came to Athens with a C-130

Olympiakos FC denounced the decision

The Cypriot soccer federation has called off the season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The decision came after a team of medical experts rejected a set of health protocols drawn up by the federation and insisted that its own guidelines are followed.

A Cypriot court on Wednesday ordered the detention of a soccer club president and a referee for eight days as police investigate allegations that the two men were involved in fixing the outcome of a second-division match.

Cyprus' justice minister urged police on Wednesday to swiftly investigate allegations of match-fixing after UEFA notified the country's soccer federation of suspicious betting activity in three second-division matches and a pair of cup games.

The British teen, who is said to be appealing her conviction in the Ayia Napa rape case, has flown back home after what she described as a "nightmare" in Cyprus.
Last week, the 19-year-old female, who accused a group of Israeli youths of gang rape in Ayia Napa last summer, was found guilty by a Cypriot judge on a public mischief charge for lying to police officers.

Ludogorets will play against Bayer (Leverkusen), Zurich and AEK (Larnaca) in the Europa League groups, taking the draw on Friday.

Cypriot football club Apollon Limassol pulled off a stunning result after drawing 2-2 in England against heavily fancied opponents Everton for the Europa League Group E match Thursday night. The game’s opening goals came in the first half courtesy of shocking defensive play from both sides.