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Cyprus Football Official Criticizes Refereeing

Published January 21, 2026, 06:27
Cyprus Football Official Criticizes Refereeing

The president of the Famagusta Provincial Self-Governing Authority, Yannis Karousos, strongly criticized refereeing in Cypriot football, claiming that it unfairly disadvantages his team, Anorthosis. His Facebook post raised questions about whether he was representing the LPA, DISY, or his personal views, as well as the reasons for this sudden reaction. His criticism was characterized as selective, and the phrase 'κάτσε την μάππα χαμαί' (sit on the ground and be quiet) was used to undermine the credibility of his statement.