Greek football legend Mimis Domazos passes away at 83

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Greek football is in mourning following the passing of the legendary Mimis Domazos at the age of 83. Known as the “General” of Panathinaikos and a key figure in the Greek national team, Domazos left an indelible mark on the sport and in the hearts of fans across Greece and beyond.

Domazos fell ill on the morning of Wednesday, 22 January, and was rushed to the “Red Cross” hospital in Athens after suffering a cardiac arrest. He collapsed while walking in the Halandri area of northern Athens and initially received first aid at a diagnostic centre before being transferred to the hospital. Ambulance crews performed successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during the transfer.

Despite doctors’ tireless efforts and the placement of an assistive device during his nearly two days in intensive care, the football legend passed away, leaving the Greek football community in profound grief.

Greek Football mourns the loss of Mimis Domazos.

Domazos was the captain of Panathinaikos during their historic journey to the 1971 European Cup final at Wembley—a defining moment in Greek football history. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players the nation has ever produced.

His football career began at Amyna Ampelokipoi (1953-1959), but it was at Panathinaikos where he cemented his legacy. Over nearly two decades (1959-1978), Domazos won nine Greek championships and three Greek Cups, earning his reputation as a cornerstone of the “Clover” team. Following a brief stint with AEK Athens (1978-1979), he returned to Panathinaikos in 1980 to retire with the club closest to his heart.

Domazos’ influence extended beyond football. He was married to renowned Greek singer Vicky Moscholiou, and together they had two daughters. After retiring, he ventured into business, owning a chain of five-a-side football stadiums, and contributed opinion columns to Greek sports newspapers. Notably, he was one of the final torchbearers during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

Mimis Domazos’ unparalleled contributions to Greek football, both on and off the field, will be remembered for generations.

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