APOEL coach Pablo Garcia discusses life in Cyprus and career in new interview

On February 14, 2026, the second part of a comprehensive interview with APOEL head coach Pablo Garcia was released by the media outlet Betarades. During the interview, the Uruguayan technician discussed his professional football career and his current daily life in Cyprus. A significant portion of the conversation focused on his experiences with the local Cypriot dialect. Garcia noted that while he understands some specific words, he often requests that people speak standard Greek to facilitate communication. He humorously shared that his typical response when people speak to him in the local dialect is to say "calma" and ask for a slower pace. The interview was published on the Betarades YouTube channel and has attracted significant attention from local sports media. Additional news regarding APOEL mentioned in concurrent reports includes the official signing of Peter Olayinka and a 3.3 million euro investment from a Brazilian company. Garcia's remarks highlight the cultural and linguistic adaptation challenges faced by international sports professionals in the region.