Peter Mamouzelos, South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker, shares his dream of playing rugby league in Greece, despite the sport being banned there for years. After a legal breakthrough in 2022, Mamouzelos hopes to play on Greek soil in future World Cup qualifiers, reflecting on the sport’s growth in his parents’ homeland.
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Konstantinos Karetsas, a 17-year-old prodigy, fired Greece to a commanding 3-0 win over Scotland with a jaw-dropping goal at Hampden Park. “The national emblem is everything to him,” his father Vaios said, revealing the deep Greek roots behind the teen’s choice to shine for his ancestral homeland.
The Greek National Team stunned Scotland with a 3-0 victory at Hampden Park on March 23, 2025, securing promotion to League A of the Nations League. Led by Ivan Jovanovic, Greece’s youthful squad—featuring standout performances from Giannis Konstantelias, Konstantinos Karetsas, and Christos Tzolis—overturned an earlier defeat and cemented their place among Europe’s elite, sparking wild celebrations from players and fans alike.
Greek long jump champion Miltos Tentoglou has delayed his trip to the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands due to the flu. While the Greek national athletics team has already departed, Tentoglou remains in Greece to recover, with a final decision on his participation expected on Wednesday. His main focus is full fitness ahead of the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing later this month.
Takis Ikonomopoulos, the legendary Greek goalkeeper, has passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy with Panathinaikos and the Greek National Team. Known for his remarkable skills and sportsmanship, Economopoulos was a key figure in the 1971 European Champions Cup final and famously held his ground against Brazil in 1974 at the Maracana. His contributions to Greek football will never be forgotten.
Although in Australia for her tennis commitments, Maria Sakkari shared a rare photo with her partner, Konstantinos Mitsotakis, on New Year’s Day. The couple couldn’t be together for New Year’s Eve, but the Greek tennis star’s social media post showed them smiling together. She’s currently preparing for the Australian Open with the Greek National Team at the United Cup.
Nikos Sarganis, affectionately known as the “Phantom,” was a legendary Greek goalkeeper whose remarkable skill and tenacity left an indelible mark on both Greek and European soccer. Born on January 13, 1954, Sarganis enjoyed a distinguished career, playing for prominent clubs like Ilisiakos, Kastoria, Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and Athinaikos. His impressive performance on the field earned him 58 caps for the Greek national team, affirming his status as one of the nation’s all-time greats. Sarganis passed away at the age of 70, having been in critical condition and a coma before his death, leaving behind a legacy celebrated by fans and peers alike.
AS Monaco Basketball has announced the appointment of Greek basketball legend Vassilis Spanoulis as their new head coach, marking a significant move for the team. Spanoulis is set to debut against Panathinaikos in the Euroleague this Friday. This appointment follows Monaco’s recent parting with Sasha Obradovic and highlights Spanoulis’s growing reputation in his third coaching role, including his ongoing commitment to the Greek National Team until 2025. Fans eagerly anticipate how his on-court experience will translate into effective leadership from the sidelines.
The Greek national football team secured their fourth consecutive win in the UEFA Nations League with a confident 2-0 victory over Ireland at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on Tuesday, riding a wave of momentum after their historic victory over England at Wembley.
England and Greece paid an emotional tribute to George Baldock, the former Sheffield United and Panathinaikos defender, who tragically passed away at 31. Ahead of their UEFA Nations League match at Wembley, players observed a minute’s silence, with the Greek team holding up a shirt bearing Baldock’s name in a heartfelt tribute to his memory.
In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Greek football, 31-year-old Panathinaikos defender George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool in Glyfada. Security footage captured his final moments, indicating he was alone when he drowned. The news has left his family and the entire football community grieving a talented player gone too soon.
Greece will host the “FIRST Global Challenge,” a major global student robotics competition, from September 26 to 29 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. The event, featuring the theme “Feeding the Future,” will kick off with a concert by the Black Eyed Peas at the Panathenaic Stadium. Over 3,000 young participants from 193 countries, including refugees, will compete. The competition, broadcast by ERT and covered by journalist Yannis Moutsios, marks Greece’s first time hosting the event.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has withdrawn from the Davis Cup matches against Serbia due to a back injury. Despite initially being included in the Greek team’s lineup, Tsitsipas announced he will not travel to Belgrade, altering the dynamics as Greece prepares to face a strong Serbian team.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has been included in the Greek national team’s squad for the Davis Cup World Group I tie against Serbia in Belgrade. The matches, scheduled for the 14th and 15th of the month, are highly anticipated, especially the potential clash between Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic. The winning team will advance to the qualifiers, while the losing team will head to the Playoffs of World Group I.
Greece has secured its first-ever gold medal in the team free artistic swimming event at the European Aquatic Championships in Belgrade. The team delivered a captivating performance, scoring a remarkable 270.1980 to finish over 15.5 points ahead of second-place Italy. This historic win marks a significant milestone for Greek artistic swimming, upgrading their previous best results of five silver and six bronze medals in the competition.
The EEC has officially announced the pre-selection roster for the Greek National Team ahead of the SEF Pre-Olympic tournament, set to take place from July 2-7. Highlighting the roster is the inclusion of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, a key player in Vassilis Spanoulis’s squad.
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