football
Cyprus
Mikey Poulli: The Blind Cypriot Boy Who Stunned the Soccer World
Being blind doesn't stop 10-year-old Greek Cypriot Mikey Poulli, who lives in London, from pursuing his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player.
After his parents took him for a routine eye exam when he was just six years of...
Crime
Hooligan Hideouts in Greece Raided by Police After Thessaloniki Murder
The hideouts of football hooligans were raided by police in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Thursday following the murder of 19-year-old Alkis Kampanos earlier in the week.
Police said that they discovered knives, crowbars, flares, smoke bombs, switchblades, and other devices that...
Europe
Saudi Arabian Investment Fund Buys Newcastle United for $400 Million
The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired the Premier League's Newcastle United football club on Thursday. The sale has ushered in an unprecedented new era for one of England's foremost football clubs.
While the sale marks the end of...
Greek News
Greek Goalkeeper Secures Monumental Champions League Upset
In just his second appearance in the Champions League, European football's top competition, Greek goalkeeper Giorgos Athanasiadis secured his Moldovan club, Sheriff Tiraspolis, a win in Madrid on Tuesday.
That was the biggest upset in the history of the competition. It...
Soccer
Euro 2020 Semifinals: Italy Beats Spain on Penalties to Reach Final
Italy knocked out Spain in the semi-finals of the Euro 2020 after an entertaining game with two opponents both worthy of their place in the final four of the European Championship. Italy opened the score with Federico Chiesa in...
Diaspora
Tiny Greek Football Club to Compete in English FA Cup
A tiny Greek football club based in London was selected for the first time in its history to play in the prestigious FA Cup in the 2021-22 season.
St. Panteleimon Football Club which grew out of the Greek Orthodox community...
Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo Scorns Coca-Cola, Costs Company Billions
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's most famous athletes and the captain of the Portuguese men's national team, rebuked Coca-Cola in favor of water as he sat down for a press conference in Budapest before his match with Hungary...
Europe
Euro 2020: Italy Beats Turkey 3-0 in Opening Match
Italy crushed Turkey 3-0 today in the opening match of the UEFA EURO 2020 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Italy dominated the highly-anticipated football event, heading into the tournament with a 27 match winning streak.
Roberto Mancini's star team...
Ancient Greece
How an Ancient Greek Vase Inspired the Euro 2020 Trophy
The cup that will be held aloft by the winners of the delayed EURO 2020, which starts on Friday, is inspired by an ancient Greek vase.
Life
Legendary Broncos Trainer Steve “Greek” Antonopulos Retires
Steve Antonopulos, known as "Greek," has retired from his position as athletic trainer for the Denver Broncos after 45 years with the team.