PAOK president sorry for gun incident

PAOK SALONIKA president Ivan Savvidis has apologised for storming the pitch during Sunday’s clash with AEK Athens while appearing to carry a gun in a hip holster.

The Greek Superleague match descended into chaos when, with the score 0-0, PAOK had an 89thminute goal ruled out for offside.

The game was abandoned and the Superleague has since been suspended indefinitely by the country’s government.

“I wish to apologise to all PAOK supporters, Greek fans and the international football community,” Savvidis said.

“My only aim was to protect tens of thousands of PAOK fans from provocation, riots and human casualties.”