New Greece 2013/2014 Nike Jerseys

With Greece's economic crisis hovering like a cloud over Greek football, it was always a tad strange to have the national team sponsored by a German company, Adidas. However, that has changed in 2013 with the announcement that 'The Pirate Ship' moving forward will be wearing Nike uniforms. Of course, we all know Nike is the Greek word for victory. Regardless, take a look at the new uniforms that the national team will wear in their critical World Cup Qualifying match away to Lithuania on June 7th. Another interesting fact is that each jersey is made from 8 recycled plastic models.

Euro 2012 - Quarterfinal #2 (Germany v. Greece)

What do you prefer? The Austerity Cup or the Bailout Bowl? I have heard them all and I am sure over the course of the next couple of hours, I will hear plenty more. And to be honest, what a complete waste of time. This is not a referendum on economic policy, but rather a match between two football teams trying to advance to the semi-final of Euro 2012. So let's get on with it.

Euro 2012 - The Philosopher Battle (Germany v. Greece)

It is truly marvelous what you discover on the internet when you are doing research for a football match. Below is a video of the classic Monty Python skit showcasing a football match between German and Greek philosophers. Enjoy.

Euro 2012 - Greek Celebrations

So you play three games, win one of them and qualify for the knock-out stage . . . might as well be time for a party. Below is a fantastic video of the Greek team arriving back at their hotel after defeating Russia 1-0 and qualifying for the final 8 of Euro 2012.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 9

Still on the coast of Maryland, enjoying crab, crawfish, beers and good friends, so we have to keep this fearless prediction fairly short, but you know I will be watching my beloved Greeks battle the Russians. And really did you think I wouldn't back my boys to beat Russia and get to the last 8.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 5

With the first round of games in the books, the second game for each team is probably the most vital as the groups begin to see some separation between the haves and havenots. Group A takes center stage today as the hosts Poland renew hostilities against Russia while Greece takes on the Czech Republic.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 1

As always with any major international tournament, there needs to be an opportunity to complete embarrass yourself by incorrectly prognosticating the results of all the matches. Thus was born PBP's 'Fearless Predictions.' Fearless in a sense that they are usually based on emotion, a limited lack of footballing knowledge and pure dumb luck. Let's begin with Day 1.

Euro 2012 - Group A Preview

Nervous? Excited? Perhaps slightly aroused? This is just a small sample of the potential emotions many of us will be feeling as we enter the home stretch before Euro 2012. Over the course of the next couple of days, the goal of this web-based enterprise is to provide a group by group preview of the entire tournament, pre-tournament power rankings and the first round of fearless predictions. So without any further delay, here is the preview of Group A at Euro 2012.

A Way Too Early Look At Euro 2012

Congratulations we have all survived another two year qualifying cycle for a major footballing tournament. This time we have managed to whittle down 53 of Europe's footballing nations to the 16 that will compete in Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. So that only means that Posts By Panos has to give you a way to early look at the tournament.

Pantsing Soccer Players

During this past weekend's Athenian derby between Olympiakos and my beloved AEK Athens, one of the more bizarre spectacles occurred on the pitch.

Corruption In Greek Football . . . Are You Really Surprised?

Congratulations are in order to my fellow countrymen from Greece. Not only have we succeeded in becoming the laughing stock of the financial world due to our inability to cover our financial obligations, but we have decided to mix in a little corruption on the athletic side as well. However, many Greeks will argue it is not called corruption unless you have been caught. Well, it looks like someone got caught.

The Bloody Greek Cup Final

Greek football, to no one's surprise, has had another embarrassing weekend of fan violence and humiliation. This past Saturday, AEK Athens and Atromitos battled both on and off the field for the Greek Cup.

Greece's Winning Goal Against Canada

After the jump is Greece's winning goal against Canada. The goal was scored in the 63rd minute by Yiannis Fetfatzidis after schoolboy defending from the Canadian backline.

Live Commentary - Greece v. Canada

Posts By Panos will be providing a live commentary during the Greece v. Canada international friendly this Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. EST. If you are looking for unfiltered madness, emotion and pure unexpected craziness, be sure to be part of the conversation. Looking forward to it after the jump.

Greece v. Canada - The Preview

Tomorrow morning is my cultural armageddon, no doubt about it. For the first time in my adulthood, my country of heritage will be playing my country of residence and citizenship in an international friendly. The match is taking place in Larissa, which is situated between Thessaloníki and Athens. Both teams will use the friendly as a means to prepare for more significant matches in the future, for Canada the Gold Cup tournament in the summer, and for Greece the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers. I would expect plenty of substitutions to be made and various formations to be tried and tested. For a full preview of the match from a Greek persepective, join us after the jump. If you are interested in the Canadian perspective reagrding the match, be sure to visit the fellas at Canadian Soccer News for their analysis. Also, be sure to check this site tomorrow at 9:30 a.m EST for a live chat, it should be fun.

Greece Announces Their Squad For Friendly Against Canada

In what is being billed as a cultural armageddon, my beloved country of ancestry and heritage, Greece, will play Canada, my country of citizenship in a friendly match this Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the AEL FC Arena in Larissa. Larissa is approximately 350 kilometers north of Athens. This morning the Greek roster was announced and it appears to include the usual list of characters from the Euro qualifying circuit, while sprinkling in one or two younger players to gain valuable experience. The selections are available after the jump.

Greek Fans . . . Simply The Best

Below is a video taken from yesterday's Barcelona - Panathinaikos Champions League match. Barca routed the Greeks 3-0, eliminating the Greek champions from any European competition. The video highlights just how crazy Greek fans are and what they really think of Lionel Messi. Really, what's the point and is that how you treat the World Player of the Year. (Also the title of this post, sarcasm kids . . . we need to grow up)

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Sweet Sixteen Preview

After a week and a half of round robin basketball action, we have finally entered the knock-out single elimination stage of the FIBA World Basketball Championships. We have had our fair share of disappointments, thank you Canada and surprises, way to go New Zealand. So let's get our perspective on the upcoming matches with some fearless predictions.

Post Red Card Insanity

During a soccer tournament in Karpathos, Greece, a player was given his second yellow after what he thought was a dive by an opponent-- a player who had scored twice already in the game. So what does he do next? He doesn't want to waste his red card on what he thought was a dive, so he viciously-- there's really no other word for it-- attacked the player, punching him in the head, then delivering a classic De Niro kick to the ribs as he rolled on the ground in apparently distress. Craziness.

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Group C Preview

The FIBA World Basketball Championships kicked off this weekend from Turkey and as with Group A and B, PBP will preview each of the four groups, so let's move ahead with Group C.