Greek football legend Mimis Domazos died on Friday January 24. 

Domazos, who earned the nickname the “General” of Greek football due to his precise long passes on the field, was 83.

Fans online expressed their love and condolences for one of Greek football’s all time greatest players. 

“No matter what team you support, you can’t help but recognize people whose talent is above teams and fans RIP” 

“Have a good trip, “General”, and thank you for all that you have given us in the 83 years of your life…”

Domazos played for Panathinaikos FC from 1959 to 1978, becoming a key player in the team that reached the UEFA European Cup final at Wembley in 1971 against Ajax. During his time at the Athens club, he won a total of 13 titles wearing the captain’s arm band for nearly 15 years.

Between 1978 and 1980, Domazos joined another Athenian club, AEK, securing a championship title before returning to Panathinaikos in 1980 to retire wearing the club’s green and white jersey.

Domazos was also a cornerstone of the Greek national team, earning 50 caps and scoring four goals. He served as captain for several years and debuted for the national team on December 2, 1959, in a match against Denmark at Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. His final tribute game took place on November 11, 1980, in a friendly against Australia at the same venue, honoring his immense contribution to Greek football.

Many fans shared vintage photos of Domazos in the 70s, at the peak of his long career. 

“He passed into eternity. Rest in Peace”

“You brought the spirit of the winner.

You led the team to the dream. You raised generations of Panathinaikos. 

Songs were written about you.

Every mention of your name, compared to the absolute.

You wrote the history of the sport.

Immortal General ☘️”