Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has addressed the commentary surrounding his attendance of the Europa Conference League final this week.
According to Cyprus Mail, when asked about the criticism of his presence at Wednesday night’s game between Olympiacos and Fiorentina, in which the Greek club won 1-0, he said that all expenses were his own.
“At my own expense I traveled to Athens with my daughter to watch the game. We stayed at a hotel there, again at my own personal expense,” Christodoulides said.
“And why do I say this? Because it really saddens me that some people are making certain references. Whereas I do understand the political climate, the party scene, and that we are headed to elections, let us not lower the bar when it comes to personal matters.”
The president added that criticism is welcome, but “let us not trample on everything.”
