Panellinios IF
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| Full name | Panellinios Idrottsförening | |
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| Nickname | PIF | |
| Founded | 2002 | |
| Ground | Vårbergs IP Stockholm Sweden | |
| Capacity | 1,000 | |
| Chairman | Georgios Karamouzis | |
| Head coach | Kostantinos Stilas | |
| League | Division 3 Östra Svealand | |
| 2009 | Division 2 Södra Svealand, 12th (Relegated) | |
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Panellinios IF is a Swedish football club located in Stockholm.[1]
Panellinios Idrottsförening (PIF) is a club with Greek roots, based among Greeks in Sweden, that was formed in late 2002. In their first year, 2003, the team played in Division 6 and subsequently advanced through the divisions reaching Division 2 in 2008. The Panellinios IF youth section has expanded in recent years and for the 2010 season the club had five teams catering for a total of 100 youngsters.[2]
Since their foundation Panellinios IF has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 3 Östra Svealand which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. However PIF finished in 12th position and will be relegated back to Division 4 for the 2011 season.[3] They play their home matches at the Vårbergs IP in Stockholm.[4]
Panellinios IF are affiliated to the Stockholms Fotbollförbund.[5]
