"Thorsten Fink has experienced first-hand how the atmosphere in stadiums in the far south-east of Europe can sometimes boil over. "A few things were thrown onto the pitch," recalls the football coach, who himself stood on the sidelines at APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus a few years ago. He expects something similar for FC Bayern when they take on Cypriot champions FC Pafos next Tuesday. Not necessarily projectiles, but a "fiery match", Fink continues. "The fans there are passionate.""
"Fink, a former midfielder for FCB from 1997 to 2004, four-time German champion and Champions League winner in 2001, has experienced a lot in football. He coached FC Basel in Europe's premier club competition and has also had spells in the dugout outside Europe in Japan and Dubai. The 57-year-old can understand what it means for Pafos to now be the third club from Cyprus to take part in the Champions League after APOEL (four appearances) and Anorthosis Famagusta (one),"
Thorsten Fink experienced first-hand how stadium atmospheres in south-east Europe can boil over, with objects thrown onto the pitch during his time at APOEL Nicosia. He expects a similarly fiery match when FC Bayern face Cypriot champions FC Pafos, noting passionate local fans. Pafos achieved a rapid rise from a recent merger and second-division status to become the third Cypriot club to reach the Champions League, after APOEL and Anorthosis Famagusta. Differences from domestic play include atmosphere, balls, and music. The club showed great delight after qualifying, marking a significant milestone for a small-country team.
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