Anorthosis Famagusta FC have played in the second division and the first one which had participated in the Champions League Group Stages. The club was founded in Famagusta on 30 January 1911. After the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the occupation of Famagusta by the Turkish army, Anorthosis was relocated to Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium in Larnaca and because of the occupation of Famagusta Anorthosis is one of those clubs that are known as the "refugee" clubs. Anorthosis' original home stadium in Famagusta, G.S.E. (Gymnastic Club Evagoras), has been abandoned since 1974 and is in poor condition. Ammochostos, or better Varoshi, around
Greek football clubs in European competitions 2000–09 |} !colspan="5"|Southern-Mediterranean region !colspan="5"|Southern-Mediterranean region The total results of the Greek teams that competed in European competitions during the decade. UEFA Intertoto Cup results are not included. Greek football clubs in European competitions 2000–09 During 2000 decade, the Greek clubs accomplished to improve the place of Greece in UEFA ranking. Greece achieved to arrive until the 6th place and to assure six tickets in European competitions. For two seasons, Greece had three clubs in Champions league (in season 2002-03 and 2003–04). The most successful season of Greek participation was the season 2001-02, when Greek clubs concentrated 11.250 points. In contrast