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UEFA mourns death of former Greek international Paraskevas Antzas

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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  • UEFA expressed condolences for the death of former Greek international footballer Paraskevas Antzas at age 49.
  • Antzas, an ex-Olympiacos player, battled a rare motor neuron disease for years.
  • He earned 26 caps for Greece and reached the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final in 1998.

UEFA has extended its sympathies following the passing of Paraskevas Antzas, a former Greek international defender, at the age of 49. The news has cast a shadow over the Greek sporting community, remembering Antzas for his contributions to football.

Antzas, who previously played for Olympiacos, had been contending with a rare illness, ALS, also known as motor neuron disease, in recent years. This condition gained wider public recognition through the case of physicist Stephen Hawking. His struggle with the disease marked a difficult period for the former player and his loved ones.

During his career, Antzas represented Greece 26 times and was part of the team that reached the final of the 1998 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. His loss is deeply felt by former teammates, colleagues, and the broader football fraternity. UEFA's statement conveyed heartfelt condolences to his family and those who knew him professionally during his football journey.

We are saddened by the passing of former Greece international Paraskevas Antzas at the age of 49. Antzas earned 26 caps for Greece and reached the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final in 1998. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former teammates at this difficultโ€ฆ

· UEFAUEFA's official statement expressing condolences on Twitter.
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