FIFA World Cup

Decade Review: Greece, from dizzying heights to the lowest of the lows

Decade Review: Greece, from dizzying heights to the lowest of the lows

AGONAsport's "Decade in Review" series continues with George Tsitsonis looking back at the Greek national team's exceptional first half of the decade which was followed by the Ethniki's drop to the lowest of the lows.

OFFICIAL: Greece, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria confirm bid to host 2028 European Championship and 2030 World Cup

OFFICIAL: Greece, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria confirm bid to host 2028 European Championship and 2030 World Cup

GREEK NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM: On Saturday, the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) officially revealed that Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania will make a joint bid to host UEFA Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the four countries eager to prove their strength to the rest of the world.

Vassiliadis confirms Greece will make joint 2030 World Cup bid

Vassiliadis confirms Greece will make joint 2030 World Cup bid

GREEK NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM: In Belgrade, Deputy Greek Minister for Culture and Sport Giorgos Vassiliadis held a meeting with his counterparts Vanja Udovicic (Serbia), Krasen Kalev (Bulgaria) and Constantin Bogdan (Romania) in which plans for the joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup were discussed.

Embarrassing Ethniki Results Since 2014

Embarrassing Ethniki Results Since 2014

GREEK NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM: The Greek National Team suffered a fresh embarrassment in the disastrous loss to Estonia at OAKA, marking its drop into Pot 4 for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers and poor third place finish in the UEFA Nations League. It brought back bad memories for players and fans alike, as the ‘heavy climate’ associated with the team since its demise in 2014 resurfaced. AGONAsport looks back at some of the Ethniki’s “embarrassing” losses since 2014.

Olympiacos and AEK earn big bucks from previous European campaign

Olympiacos and AEK earn big bucks from previous European campaign

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: In the 2017/2018 campaign, both Olympiacos and AEK Athens earned plenty of money as a result of their participation in UEFA competitions, receiving a combined total of 40 million euros.

MEGA leaves behind memorable sporting broadcasts

MEGA leaves behind memorable sporting broadcasts

In late October, the MEGA channel ceased operation on terrestrial television, but the organisation provided the nation with broadcasts of historic Greek sporting events. AGONAsport investigates.

AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, The Final: France Sees Off Croatia To Win Second Title

AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, The Final: France Sees Off Croatia To Win Second Title

WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): Hugo Lloris lifted the World Cup trophy into the Moscow sky on Sunday as France defeated Croatia 4-2 to win their second World Cup title. In an action-packed final, Didier Deschamps’ side prevailed over a Croatia team who had the upper hand in stretches, especially most of the first half. However, after the break, France blew the game open scoring twice in a six-minute span after the hour mark. A Lloris gaffe seemed to open the door for Croatia, but France held firm to win their second World Cup.

AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, Third Place Play-off: Belgium Claim Third Spot With Win Over England

AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, Third Place Play-off: Belgium Claim Third Spot With Win Over England

WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): Belgium defeated England on Saturday 2-0 to finished third in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. That is the highest a Belgian side has ever finished in the competition bettering the team’s placing in 1986, when they managed fourth position. Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard scored for Belgium as they finished off a fantastic tournament. England meanwhile finish with another defeat, however they will return home to a positive reaction from the public after matching their second best effort in World Cup history with their fourth placed showing.

AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, The Semi-finals: France And Croatia Book Final Spots

AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, The Semi-finals:  France And Croatia Book Final Spots

WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): France and Croatia meet on Sunday to decide the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The two sides came through close semi-finals to book their tickets to the final in Moscow at the Luzhniki Stadium. France defeated Belgium on Tuesday 1-0 thanks to a Samuel Umtiti goal while Croatia came from behind to win against England 2-1 in extra-time.