Futsal final between AEL and APOEL suspended in Limassol following disturbances
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the third final match of the Futsal Championship between AEL and APOEL in Limassol was permanently abandoned. The incident occurred two seconds before the final whistle with APOEL leading 4-3, a score that would have secured them the championship title. Fans of the home team, AEL, threw objects onto the court and entered the playing area, prompting police to intervene with riot squads and tear gas to clear the stadium. The disturbances caused damage to facility infrastructure and two vehicles. Authorities arrested one 19-year-old AEL supporter for rioting, and the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department is currently investigating the incident. While some sources reported allegations of excessive police force, official reports focus on the vandalism and the disruption of the match. The Cyprus Football Association confirmed that the final decision regarding the outcome of the match rests with the Sports Judge.