Cyprus Mail16 Oct 2026

Giorgos Vardinogiannis, the ‘Captain’ of shipping and Panathinaikos, dies aged 90

Greek shipowner Giorgos Vardinogiannis, a member of the family behind one of Greece’s largest shipping and energy businesses and president of Panathinaikos for almost 21 years, died on Friday aged 90.

Known as the ‘Captain’, Vardinogiannis died following a short stay in hospital. He began his career at sea before taking charge of the Athens football club in 1979, overseeing six league titles, nine Greek Cups and two European semi-final appearances....

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