Panathinaikos

The Greek super League match between rivals Panathinaikos and Olympiacos was abandoned on Sunday after a player was hit by a firework.

The Athens derby between was abandoned with Olympiakos 1-0 ahead and it is likely Panathinaikos will receive a fine and possible points deduction.

The Italian burst onto the scene with an important last-gasp winner on his professional debut, but his career has taken a downward spiral since.

Greece's oldest football club Panathinaikos have been banned from European competition for three seasons for failing to pay their debts.

Panathinaikos say long-delayed payments have been made to Michael Essien and two others in hopes of avoiding losing nine points in the Greek league.

The Greek Superleague have deducted three points from Panathinaikos after the club failed to settle unpaid wages with former player Jens Wemmer.

UEFA say Panathinaikos face a one-season ban from European competition if they fail to pay creditors this month.

Vladan Ivic was taken to hospital for treatment after the incident, which followed a 54th-minute brawl involving several players.

The former Brazil midfielder, a key member of the 2002 World Cup-winning side, was in the role for only seven months.

Celta Vigo claimed their place in the last 32 of the Europa League with a straightforward 2-0 win over Panathinaikos in Athens.