Panellinios IF is a

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club located in

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Background

Panellinios Idrottsförening (PIF) is a club with Greek roots, based among

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, 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. Since their foundation Panellinios IF has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the

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. 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. They play their home matches at the Vårbergs IP in Stockholm. Panellinios IF are affiliated to the Stockholms Fotbollförbund.

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External links

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