Greece stunned the football world at Euro 2004 under Otto Rehhagel, a German coach turned Greek legend. From a 5-1 loss in his debut to European champions in under three years, ‘King Otto’ masterminded a miracle. Now, as Greece host Scotland in the Nations League play-off on 20 March 2025 at Karaiskakis Stadium, a new generation—led by Vangelis Pavlidis and Christos Tzolis—aims to channel that spirit and secure a spot in League A
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Athens celebrated the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Olympic Games and Greece’s Euro 2004 football victory with a spectacular event at Kallimarmaro Stadium. Organized by the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the celebration featured appearances by legendary Greek athletes, including the 2004 national football team and Olympic medalists, along with performances by Helena Paparizou and Anna Vissi.
It’s been 20 years since Greece’s stunning victory over hosts Portugal in the opening game of EURO 2004. This unexpected triumph marked the beginning of Greece’s historic and improbable run to becoming European champions, a feat achieved under the guidance of coach Otto Rehhagel.
A soccer match commemorating the 20th anniversary of Greece’s European Championship triumph will take place…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented an award to Otto Rehhagel, the football coach who led…
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