Paokfc

Paokfc is a Greek football club based in Thessaloniki, Greece. The club was founded in 1926 and currently plays in the Super League Greece, the top tier of Greek football. PAOK has won the Greek Cup 8 times, the most recent being in 2019, and the Greek Super Cup 3 times, the most recent being in 2019. The club has also competed in European competitions, reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1974. PAOK is one of the most popular football clubs in Greece and has a large fan base throughout the country.

History

PAOK was founded in 1926 by a group of Greek refugees from Constantinople. The club's name is an acronym for Panthessalonikeios Athlitikos Omilos Konstantinoupoleos, which translates to Pan-Thessalonian Athletic Club of Constantinople. PAOK initially played in the local leagues of Thessaloniki, but soon became one of the top clubs in Greece. In 1959, PAOK won its first major trophy, the Greek Cup. The club has gone on to win the Greek Cup 8 times, the most recent being in 2019. PAOK has also won the Greek Super Cup 3 times, the most recent being in 2019.
PAOK has also competed in European competitions, reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1974. The club has also competed in the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Rivalry with Olympiacos

PAOK has a long-standing rivalry with Olympiacos, another Greek football club based in Piraeus. The two clubs are considered to be the biggest clubs in Greece and have a large fan base throughout the country. The rivalry between the two clubs is often intense and has been marked by violence in the past.

Supporters

PAOK has a large fan base throughout Greece. The club's supporters are known as the "Double-Headed Eagles" and are known for their passionate support. PAOK's home stadium is the Toumba Stadium, which has a capacity of over 28,000. The stadium is often sold out for PAOK's matches and is known for its hostile atmosphere.

Future

PAOK is one of the most successful football clubs in Greece and has a large fan base throughout the country. The club is well-positioned to continue its success in the future and is likely to remain one of the top clubs in Greece for many years to come.