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The record

Panathinaikos

Also known as

  • The GreensΠράσινοι
  • The ShamrockΤριφύλλι

How it began

Founded in 1908 by Giorgos Kalafatis, first as the Football Club of Athens.

The ground

Leoforos Λεωφόρος

The Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium on Alexandras Avenue, in Ampelokipoi. Called the oldest football ground in Greece still in use.

The badge

The shamrock became the emblem in 1918. It stands for good luck, unity and balance.

The colours

Green.

Worth knowing

  • The indoor hall beside the ground has its own nickname: The Indian's Tomb. (Τάφος του Ινδού)

Sources: Athens Attica · Football History · Panathinaikos FC · Skai.gr · UEFA.com · Wikipedia · footballhistory.org · pao.gr