AEK Athens F.C. (Greek: Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως, Athlitiki Enosis Konstantinoupoleos, "Athletic Union of Constantinople"), is a Greek association football club based in the city of Athens.
Established in Athens in 1924 by Greek refugees from Constantinople in the wake of the Greco-Turkish War, AEK has grown to become a fairly successful club in Greek football, winning 28 national titles (including 11 Championships, 14 Greek Cups, 1 League Cup and 2 Super Cups). The team regularly appears in European (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League) competitions. AEK is a member of the European Club Association. The club competes in the Super League Greece.
Read more about AEK Athens F.C.: Colours and Kit, Stadium, Relationships With Other Clubs, Honours and Achievements, Current Board & Ownership, Chairmen, Club Anthem
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