Atalanta-Pafos, the Official reception

Ahead of the kick-off of Atalanta v Pafos, the Nerazzurri's opening fixture of the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League League Phase, representatives of both clubs and UEFA gathered for the traditional Official Reception. Held in the hours leading up to the match, the event began with official greetings, followed by the customary exchange of gifts and official photographs, before the formal luncheon.

Representing Atalanta and welcoming the guests were co-Chairman Stephen Pagliuca, CEO Luca Percassi, Institutional General Manager Umberto Marino, and General Secretary and UEFA Main Contact Marco Semprini.

The Pafos delegation included Chairman Roman Dubov, CEO Charis Theocharous, Sporting Director Cristiano Giaretta, and Philipos Georgiou, the club's representative to the Cyprus Football Association.

UEFA was represented by delegate Victor Marius Radu, Venue Director Aleks Stolfa, and Venue Operations and Broadcast Manager Hande Yuksel.