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ATHENS, Greece (AP) -AEK Athens midfielder Giorgos Katidis has been banned
from any Greek national team for life after giving a Nazi salute while
celebrating a goal in the Greek league.
Greece's football federation said Sunday in a statement that the player's
gesture "is a deep insult to all victims of Nazi brutality."
The 20-year-old Katidis gave a Nazi salute after scoring the winner in AEK's
2-1 victory over Veria on Saturday. His action provoked an immediate and
overwhelmingly negative response on social media. Katidis apologized on TV
and Twitter, pleading ignorance about the meaning of the salute.
AEK and the Greek league are also considering separate sanctions. AEK could
also be penalized.
Hardcore AEK fans have issued a statement demanding Katidis' dismissal from
the team.
Katidis has played for Greek junior teams.
