Panetolikos blasts local football collapse after Messolonghi exit

Panetolikos issued a harsh statement condemning the collapse of local football after AE Messolonghi withdrew from the A' EPS Aitoloakarnania league. The club described the departure of the historic team as a "black page" for the region's sport. AE Messolonghi, founded in 1931 and a former national league participant with 14 league titles and 8 cups, cited an inability to meet amateur championship demands. Panetolikos criticized the EPS administration for illegal practices and institutional indifference to the ongoing dissolution. The statement expressed hope that this significant loss will awaken those ignoring the crisis, urging immediate action for a better football future in Aitoloakarnania. The withdrawal coincides with the 200th anniversary of the city's heroic exodus.