Panathinaikos — Latest Football News & Daily Briefs

Rafa Benítez is out. Panathinaikos confirmed the end of his tenure on Tuesday, just seven months after he took over.…May 24, 2026

Panathinaikos have reached an agreement with Jacob Nestrup to become the new head coach. The Dane will replace Rafa Benitez, whose brief tenure is coming to an end.…May 23, 2026

Rafa Benitez has been sacked by Panathinaikos after just seven months in charge, the club confirmed. The Spaniard's tenure lasted exactly 210 days.…May 23, 2026

Rafa Benitez has met with the club to finalize the termination of his contract. The details are being settled and the split is confirmed.…May 22, 2026

Panathinaikos' search for a new manager has taken a decisive turn. Owner Giannis Alafouzos has reportedly given the green light for Jacob Neestrup to become the club's next coach, after being burned by previous experiences with Terim and Benitez.…May 22, 2026

Panathinaikos are in negotiations with Copenhagen manager Jacob Neestrup, according to a Danish report. There is still work to do before a deal is reached, but the dialogue is ongoing.…May 21, 2026

Enis Çokaj is leaving Panathinaikos for VfL Bochum. The Albanian midfielder's departure trims your squad as the season continues.…May 21, 2026

Rafa Benítez is running out of time. After Panathinaikos finished 4th in the league, the club is preparing to sack the Spanish manager.…May 20, 2026

Panathinaikos has selected Jakob Neestrup as Rafa Benítez's successor, according to reports out of Greece today. The Dane is the club's chosen candidate to take over the bench, and the decision comes after what sources describe as a thorough process.…May 19, 2026

The Renato Sanches experiment is over. Panathinaikos will not keep the Portuguese midfielder, who arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain with high expectations but failed to deliver.…May 19, 2026

Panathinaikos are zeroing in on Jacob Neestrup as your next head coach, signaling a clear shift in philosophy. The club wants a younger, ambitious manager to replace Rafa Benitez, and the 38-year-old Dane fits exactly that profile.…May 19, 2026

Copenhagen manager Jacob Neestrup is the leading name to take over at Panathinaikos, with Rafa Benitez's position under serious threat. The 36-year-old Dane has built his reputation on aggressive, front-foot football and guided Copenhagen to two Danish titles.…May 18, 2026

The teams are in for tonight's Super League match at Leoforos. Swiderski starts up front for Panathinaikos, leading the line against your biggest domestic rival.…May 17, 2026

Weekly AnalysisThe headline of the week was not what Panathinaikos did. It was what Valencia's Jean Montero said about them.…May 17, 2026

Panathinaikos must target the center of defense this transfer window. That is the clear message from analysis of where the squad needs strengthening most.…May 17, 2026

Adam Zarouri admitted the squad is disappointed you won't be there for the last-ever match at Leoforos. "We all wanted to have our fans at the last game at Leoforos," he said.…May 16, 2026

Your team took care of business against Mykonos in the Greek League, rolling to a 99–75 win at OAKA. The game was never really in doubt.…May 16, 2026

Your goalkeeper is going to the 2026 World Cup. Alban Lafont has been called up by Ivory Coast manager Emerse Faé for the tournament.…May 15, 2026

Former Panathinaikos defender Giannis Goumas has given a raw interview about his departure from the club, revealing he was branded a snitch by people aiming to damage former owner Giorgos Vardinogiannis. "They called me a snitch to get at Vardinogiannis," Goumas said.…May 15, 2026

Former referee Panagiotis Varouchas has publicly disagreed with key officiating decisions from the Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos clash. The derby's contentious calls are now under the microscope, with Varouchas breaking down where he believes the officials got it wrong, specifically on goal incidents.…May 14, 2026