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- ↑ "1971: The Champions of Olympiacos Piraeus – Olympiacos Piraeus, winner of the Greek National Championship in 1971 coached by the legendary Ivo Trumbic". waterpololegends.com.
- ↑ Δαμάσκος: «Στη ζωή χρειάζεσαι και τύχη» sentragoal.gr (in Greek).
