The Association of European Clubs (ECA) decided to remove the Greek PAOK because of an incident that occurred with the participation of their owner, the Russian Ivan Savvidi.

Note that on the game between PAOK and AEK Savvidi ran to the field right in the middle of the match and started with a weapon in his hands to threaten the main arbiter of the meeting. During the match, the referee canceled the goal of the hosts for compensated time because of the offside.

"Association of European clubs categorically condemns the behavior of Ivan Savvidi and unanimously decided to remove PAOK. Our organization was founded to protect integrity and order in matches and tournaments, as well as to defend the principles that underlie European football, "reads the official website of this organization.

Savvidi has already apologized for this incident, but this did not help his team. In connection with this incident, the championship of Greece on football decided to suspend for a while. Savvidi has already been put on the wanted list.