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Greece wins 2004 Euro Cup! One of the most important moments in Greece sports history

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Many may think that the Olympics is one of Greece’s most important historical moments about sports. But for those soccer fans and Greeks, you know that Greece winning the 2004 Euro cup was perhaps one of the most unexpected and important moments of sports culture in Greece. Greece was considered an underdog, and no one would ever think that they would win the euro, which is what made the win so sweet. I hope to one day see Greece over come all the odds and have a win like that again.
 
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This is so true! I remember what a big thing this was in 2004, thanks for sharing this video! 🇬🇷🇬🇷
 
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nadellii said:
Many may think that the Olympics is one of Greece’s most important historical moments about sports. But for those soccer fans and Greeks, you know that Greece winning the 2004 Euro cup was perhaps one of the most unexpected and important moments of sports culture in Greece. Greece was considered an underdog, and no one would ever think that they would win the euro, which is what made the win so sweet. I hope to one day see Greece over come all the odds and have a win like that again.
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Just picture this!!!...I had taken some time out as I was tired from working....so I decided to help out with peeling onions, carrots,and all kinds of Vegetables for Taverna Vangelis in Mykonos 😂😂 outside the Taverna in Platia Ano Mera.....and wait for it....who comes for Volta in Platia Ano Mera?.....The whole Football Team!!!!...The Phedhia sat with me for a few minutes and we had a good time together..😂😂👍👍👍
 
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Just picture this!!!...I had taken some time out as I was tired from working....so I decided to help out with peeling onions, carrots,and all kinds of Vegetables for Taverna Vangelis in Mykonos 😂😂 outside the Taverna in Platia Ano Mera.....and wait for it....who comes for Volta in Platia Ano Mera?.....The whole Football Team!!!!...The Phedhia sat with me for a few minutes and we had a good time together..😂😂👍👍👍
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What an amazing story!! Was this in the early 2000's??? Meaning, was it this team???
 
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Yes,it was this team!🤗🤗.... Terrific time celebrating all this and Olympic Games.... what an year!♥️♥️....An unbelievable atmosphere!
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What an amazing story!! Was this in the early 2000's??? Meaning, was it this team???
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Yes,it was this team!🤗🤗.... Terrific time celebrating all this and Olympic Games.... what an year!♥️♥️....An unbelievable atmosphere!
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What an amazing experience!!! My husband is so jealous!!!
 
I remember this. I was in Europe while this was going on, and by chance I had decided to eat in a Greek restaurant that day. I didn't realize the game was on! Saw the last half of the game, and then joined the party while everyone was celebrating. I wasn't a football fan then, but I became one after that. I would love to see Greece win again!
 
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