Former Olympiacos Star Paraskevas Antzas Passes Away at 49 After MND Battle
BREAKING Ex-Champions League star, 49, tragically dies after battle with motor neurone disease

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Paraskevas Antzas, a former Champions League player and Olympiacos star, has died at the age of 49 following a battle with motor neurone disease. He was celebrated for his contributions to Greek football, winning multiple titles with Olympiacos and earning national recognition.
- 01Paraskevas Antzas played for Olympiacos from 1998 to 2003, winning seven Super League titles and three Greek Cups.
- 02He began his career with Pandramaikos and later played for Xanthi before joining Olympiacos.
- 03Antzas retired from professional football in 2009 after a brief return to Olympiacos.
- 04He was notably absent from Greece's Euro 2004 squad despite participating in the qualifiers.
- 05Tributes from fans and Olympiacos FC highlight his impact on the field and his legacy in Greek football.
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Paraskevas Antzas, a former footballer who made his mark in the Champions League with Olympiacos, has died at the age of 49 after battling motor neurone disease (MND). Antzas, who was instrumental in Olympiacos' success during his tenure, won seven Super League titles and three Greek Cups. He began his career at Pandramaikos before moving to Xanthi and then to Olympiacos in 1998, where he enjoyed the peak of his career. After retiring in 2003 for family reasons, he returned to football with Doxa Drama and had a second stint with Olympiacos until his final retirement in 2009. Antzas was notably left out of Greece's Euro 2004 squad, despite his contributions during the qualifiers. Following his passing, Olympiacos FC expressed deep sorrow, paying tribute to his legacy and impact on the team. Fans have shared heartfelt messages on social media, reflecting on his underrated talent and the loss felt within the football community.
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The passing of Paraskevas Antzas has deeply affected the Greek football community and fans of Olympiacos.
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