Mimis Domazos

Nicknamed "The Bird" by fans due to his spectacular diving saves, Ikonomopoulos was an icon of the sport and one of the best players to ever wear the Panathinaikos' jersey.

What stood out, though, was a T-shirt created by his grandson, Stamatis which wrote: "Eternally faithful, a lifelong Panathinaikos fan, Grandpa, I will love you forever."

The body will lie in state for public veneration at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the funeral will take place at the First Cemetary of Athens.

UEFA's General Secretary, Theodoros Theodoridis, also extended his sympathies to Domazos' family and the entire football community

On May 1, 1967, approximately 30,000 people flooded the streets from Syntagma Square to the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral, hoping to catch a glimpse of the couple.

Panathinaikos, bid an emotional farewell to the legendary "general," Mimis Domazos.

Nicknamed "The General" for his tactical brilliance and unparalleled vision, Mimis Domazos was a masterful playmaker whose precise passing and ability to control the tempo of a match set him apart.

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

Known as the 'General' by fans, former footballer Mimis Domazos suffered a cardiac arrest several days ago and passed away on Friday, January 24 at the age of 83.

Domazos, 83, who earned the nickname the "General" of Greek football due to his precise long passes on the field, woke up with chest pains, according to media reports