Athens, Greece — Konstantinos Karetsas, the rising star of the Greek national football team, marked the anniversary of March 25th with a heartfelt message on Tuesday, delighting fans on Greece’s national holiday. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has quickly become a beloved figure in Greek sports, shared his sentiments on his personal Instagram account.
“Happy birthday Greece, after 400 years of war, freedom,” Karetsas wrote, accompanying a repost from the national football team’s account. His words reflect the pride and resilience tied to the 1821 Greek Revolution, a milestone that ended nearly four centuries of Ottoman rule.
Karetsas’s sudden and impressive rise in football has captured the nation’s attention, and this post further cements his connection to Greek heritage. As a young athlete making waves both domestically and internationally, his tribute to Independence Day resonates deeply with fans celebrating this historic occasion.