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In Greece's Thessaloniki, club owner who invaded pitch is king

PAOK FC owner Ivan Savvidis (L) [Photo: Courtesy]

A Greek-Russian businessman of humble origins, PAOK FC owner Ivan Savvidis has put Greek football once again under the spotlight after storming onto the pitch with a holstered gun at his belt.

The Greek government suspended the football league after the incident on March 11 and FIFA has demanded immediate action from Greek authorities, with both PAOK and Savvidis facing stiff penalties.

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