The trophy tour of the 14th AEK championship began from the Peloponnese.
The "koupa" was found on the morning of Friday (19/6) in Tripoli and from 20:00 there was a similar event in the central square of Kalamata, where Marios Iliopoulos was also found to honour his father's private homeland.
A multitude of Unionists gave a dynamic presence at the site and painted Kalamata yellow-black, creating a climate. Friends of the Bicephalus of all ages have enjoyed the trophy won by Marco Nikolic's team.
On his part AEK's administrative leader, Marios Iliopoulos, became "one" with the world, distributed autographs, took photographs with fans, addressed a greeting and was deposited.
We recall that earlier the powerful man of the Bicephalos went on to make a huge donation, as he will cover the expenses of the local Support Centre for Children's Villages and Family SOS for next year.
AEK's administrative leader spoke on the stage, next to the league cup:
"This is your voice. The voice of Kalamata! This is the voice of a blessed place. Where our roots come from.
People of Kalamata! I changed the date. I've been out since yesterday. Because I honor my country. I honor my roots. I honor Kalamata. I honor the village of Longa.
It's what inspires our lives. They're showing us the way. Because when you forget your roots, you forget your place. You get lost in the jungle.
So this way. From this blessed place comes my father. My mentor. Titan. Titan, mine. The one who taught me a code. The one who taught me the basics.
Today society suffers. To a large extent. Our basic principles are shaken. Values are shaking. Culture, customs and customs are shaken.
AEK's DNA could not be missing from today's event. Kalamata couldn't be a first place. Because AEK stands for refugee. Courage. The power of the soul. This Greek soul that when it joins with the other souls, is invincible.
That's what the AEK stands for. When destruction becomes inspiration and perspective. With our symbol the Double Head Eagle that always looks east and west. The Double Head Eagle that gives us the inspiration to always be close to society.
This trophy we have in front of us. The trophy of Eustace. The trophy that four magic words enabled us today to have it before us: Patience, perseverance, faith and passion.
Because that's how we were inspired. That's how we got here. Out of intransigence. Out of pride. And I mean the mind. You know exactly what I'm saying.
So we came here to inspire all the new kids. I see too many new kids. Thank the parents. First of all, why did they enable these children to listen to this speech. Come near this winner's trophy. Inspiration. Let's go in new days. On better days. With clear sky for our society.
So I wanted to thank these parents and tell them that sport is very critical. And sports and hobbies. Because without sport and without hobbies, our new children cannot claim. They can't envision. They can't see the future. They need dreams and vision.
And children have respect for parents. Because parents are the ones who offer unselfish love. Because selfless love is missing from society today. So children must remember their parents, the principles they teach them and all that gives them the best tomorrow.
So three months ago, honoring my own father, I founded the Takis Iliopoulos Foundation, which has goals, vision, love, passion, but above all has the mentality of the champion. My father told me everything you do to do well. Always do it like a champion. And that nothing is random in life and nothing leaves to chance.
So the critical accusations that will help the new day for sport, except for the parents who need to nurture children, teachers, mentors, are also people who are critical in this course.
Like journalists. They need to learn to tell the truth. They won't play with words. They will look to tell reality for the good of our youth and our country. They are the ones who should care not to go out on the street, to lock up businesses and throw people into the street without a second thought, not giving them a second chance. Because if those who throw people on the street don't understand that, the moment will come when they don't know where to hide.
And artists, athletes, those who have popularity and are models for children, to teach the path of the Good Fight. The path of dignity. The way that young children deserve. We all have to broadcast the spark, or there will be social division, misery, destruction, violence, wars, drugs.
Leave the fanaticism behind. I called and invited fans of all teams to serve values that unite. For our youth's sake. So that this country can see the day it deserves.
The trophy will reach the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Today, though, it's near us, it's for all of you, for all of us. The new children and all of you, not to lose faith. Put a vision, fight with morals, perseverance, patience and dignity.
When there is faith, unity, the struggle is easier. And nothing is impossible. And this trophy will travel across Greece, just to show that you can be a winner. This is the way of the winner. It is the path of hope and progress.
I can see all the young children I see in front of me, whether they are 7, 8, 10, 12, as they grow to understand at least a few of the words I say, feel them, inspire them, help their parents. I envision them being our fans, AEK fans.
Whatever you do, do with love. Do it with passion. Do it with a mindset champion. In racing agony. Sending my racing regards. For all these new kids, I'll fight.
(Commenting world motto) I'd rather you say "AEK, only AEK, whoever beats you is AEK." Love everything that loves you. Love your dreams. Love is everywhere. AEK is a team, it's an idea. But above all, it's a life stop. It's a movement. Together we will change, together we will bring change. Long live AEK!"