A wizard: one who systematically practices magic in the context of primitive society / one who attracts or fascinates with their skills or abilities / a priest in certain eastern peoples of antiquity
He wasn't just a prolific scorer or later, a successful coach. He was, and is, an authentic personality, who lives and played with passion, truth and faith
His life and career read like a fairy tale: from remote New Caledonia to the top-flight of European football and ultimately the red-and-white heart of Piraeus. A world champion with a humble soul and a timeless influence
The story of Tasos Mitropoulos is not just the career journey of a great Olympiacos player, it's the chronicle of a life in red-and-white, one full of tension, leadership, some wrong turns but complete dedication
In 1994, in Tel Aviv, they were just young men in the stands, but they didn’t lose faith. Ten years later, they took over at the helm. And everyone knows what happened next
Greek footballer Efthymios Koulouris, who plays for Polish first-division club Pogoń Szczecin, was voted MVP for the month of April. The former PAOK FC and Atromitos player, who scored in his team’s defeat in the Polish Cup final against Legia Warsaw (3-4), found the back of the net on eight occasions in April while he […]
A ‘box-to-box’ midfielder even before the term was coined became a ‘TV star’ with a spectacular goal at the Leoforos Alexandras Stadium; his presence marked an entire Olympiacos era
He was a legend long before he took over at Olympiacos. But it was in Piraeus that he joined forces with the team closest to his heart, and together they worked wonders
From the crisis in 1981 to the winning of titles and an …insistence on shooting from afar
He moved like a dancer on the pitch. He had a sensual relationship with the beautiful game, almost erotic. And the tango of the Argentine artist who wore the red and white stripes for two seasons and a half was seductive—a sight to behold
The result capped a dominant display and set the stage for Olympiacos’ 48th league title celebration at Karaiskakis.
The Olympiacos’ star never wore another club's jersey, while transforming volleyball in Greece in the process
From Kleidouchakis and Grammatikopoulos to our own era and Tzolakis, the No. 1 jersey has been worn by many. And many a fine goalkeeper has left a legacy for his successors to follow
It has gone down in modern Greece's collective memory as the greatest sporting tragedy the country has ever known. A bloody Sunday in '81, with 21 immortal dead...
It wasn't just a football match, it was a historic event, an almost absurd experience, where the result took a back seat to the tension, the drama and an existential rush
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a heated exchange with Tyrese Haliburton’s father and the Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin.
An executive whose dedication to the Club and winning spirit were unparalleled - he was at the helm at crucial moments in Olympiacos’ history, when his presence guaranteed that the team performed at its very best
The Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Olympiacos’ home and other historic venues
Greek international footballer Kostas Tsimikas has completed his own “treble” since arriving at Merseyside, helping Liverpool FC conquer every major domestic competition in England. On Monday evening, the 28-year-old left fullback became the first Greek footballer to win a Premier League title in England with appearances for his club in the season. The Reds on […]
A prolific Olympiacos scorer, he took his last breath wearing the red-and-white jersey