Description: Iraklis = Hercules. In 1899, Syllogos Filomouson Thessalonikis, a cultural and music club, was founded. A breakaway group wanted to add sports and created a new club Makedonikos GS. The football section was created in 1908. Renamed AS Iraklis Thessaloniki in 1912. Money to build the stadium was given by the Kaftanzoglio foundation.
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Full Name: Iraklis Football Club