AEK Athens

AEK Athens FC (officially Athlitiki Enosis Konstantinoupoleos / PAE AEK) is one of the most historic, successful, and culturally significant professional football clubs in Greece. Based in Nea Filadelfeia, Athens, the club was founded on April 13, 1924, by Greek refugees from Constantinople (now Istanbul) following the Greco-Turkish War, establishing a deep identity rooted in refugee heritage. AEK Athens is a dominant force in domestic football and has achieved notable milestones on the European stage, including reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup (now Europa League) in 1977.