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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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.