Greek football legend Mimis Domazos hospitalised after cardiac arrest

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Greek football icon Mimis Domazos, 83, is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday, January 22.

The Panathinaikos legend collapsed while walking in the Halandri area of northern Athens and was initially treated with first aid at a diagnostic centre before being rushed to the Red Cross hospital.

Captains Mimis Domazos and Luis Ubiña before the Intercontinental Cup 1st leg in Greece – Panathinaikos vs. Nacional (1971).

Ambulance crews performed successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during the transfer.

Domazos is celebrated for leading Panathinaikos to the European Champions Cup final in 1971, a historic achievement often referred to as the “Wembley Epic,” which remains unmatched by any other Greek team.

Source: Ekathimerini.

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