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  Since assuming ownership in 2012 from the Vardinogianni family, Alafouzos holds a 74% stake in the club through his stake and through the company, Sortivo International Ltd. Despite this, questions persist about the true control of Sortivo, as the identities of its shareholders remain redacted see links below . There are suggestions that influence still lies with the Vardinogianni family, who are reluctant to relinquish their hold over the club. Alafouzos has positioned himself as a crusader against corruption in Greek football, frequently granting interviews to international media outlets like Sky News UK and BBC, portraying himself as a savior figure to a global audience. However, locally in Greece, he faces significant backlash from Panathinaikos supporters. They criticise his management decisions, branding him inept and attributing poor footballing choices to his leadership. At matches, chants against Alafouzos are common, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among fans. Online,

As the season has come to a wrap we look at the players which were brought in and how they faired in the season. The rating will be given out of 10 and in no particular order. In a season which brought promise, disappointment ensured. Let's see how the new recruitments faired and what impact they had. Tonny Vilhena -  5 out of 10 Estimate Transfer 3 Million Euro Once touted as a wonderkid, Vilhena came with a lot of promise as a workhorse in the midfield. He immediately slotted in and would cover the field and press a lot. Unfortunately, the hype did not match the performances, with misfired passes a main factor of frustration. Vilhena notched up 1 goal and 1 assist in 41 games. Willian Arao - 9 out of 10 Estimate Transfer 2.5 Million Euro Arao came late in the summer window, was brought in immediately verse Braga and made his physical presence made. He quickly became a fan favorite with his no-nonsense approach. Whilst he was brought in as a defensive midfielder/"6", he

                   The Rise of Kendrick Nunn at Panathinaikos By: Antoni  May 8th, 2024                                                                                      Panathinaikos have finally done it, after twelve long years of missing out on the final four, the illustrious Greek club finally secured their spot in the final four on Tuesday. This comes with much delight to the fans, players, and also club president Dimitris Giannakopoulos who took to social media to further build on the festivities by announcing that twenty-eight year old American guard Kendrick Nunn had penned a two year contract extension. Amidst all the celebrations it was difficult to distinguish whether fans were more elated by the club’s progression into the final four, or by Nunn’s extension.  The excitement by the fans shouldn’t come as a surprise, as it goes without question that the arrival of Kendrick Nunn propelled Panathinaikos’ season into another trajectory. The summer brought about a nearly ent