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Ukraine war shines spotlight on Greek-Russian billionaire Savvidis

Ukraine war shines spotlight on Greek-Russian billionaire Savvidis

  • Ivan Savvidis, a former member of the Russian parliament, has a fortune estimated by Forbes at $1.6 billion in 2022, making him one of the richest men in Greece
  • In 2018, Savvidis made international media headlines for charging onto PAOK’s home pitch during a match with a gun tucked in his belt to protest a refereeing decision
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Greece to seek FIFA, UEFA help to ‘reset’ football problems

Greece to seek FIFA, UEFA help to ‘reset’ football problems

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Backed by Russian billionaire Ivan Savvidis, PAOK Thessaloniki celebrates first title in a generation

Backed by Russian billionaire Ivan Savvidis, PAOK Thessaloniki celebrates first title in a generation

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Panathinaikos banned from Europe for three years by UEFA

Panathinaikos banned from Europe for three years by UEFA

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Greek football club owner banned for 3 years over pitch invasion with gun

Greek football club owner banned for 3 years over pitch invasion with gun

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Greece suspends league after gun-toting PAOK owner enters fray

Greece suspends league after gun-toting PAOK owner enters fray

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