20 years later: Greece’s Euro 2004 champions inspire and unite in Canberra

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A star-studded night was held at the Hellenic Club of Canberra on Tuesday, December 10, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Greece’s historic Euro 2004 victory.

The event, co-hosted by Canberra Olympic Football Club and the Greek Orthodox Community and Church of Canberra (GOCCC), brought together 140 people to celebrate the iconic triumph in the presence of Greek football legends George Karagounis, Theodoros Zagorakis, and Angelos Charisteas.

The highlight of the sold-out evening was a Q&A session with Zagorakis, Charisteas and Karagounis.

Hosted by John Loukadellis, President of the GOCCC, the session provided fascinating insights into the players’ experiences before, during, and after the Euro 2004 tournament.

The evening was filled with nostalgia, excitement, and a strong sense of community. The trio captivated the audience with stories from their journey to Euro 2004 glory.

After the formal event, the players spent significant time interacting with fans, signing autographs and taking photos.

“On behalf of the GOCCC and Canberra Olympic Football Club we would like to thank the team at Football Brilliance Academy, John Dimitropoulos and Bill Kalpouzanis for bringing the players to Canberra, and to our Euro 2004 legends who 20 years later still make us proud and make our hearts beat as one,” Mr Loukadellis said.

“Thanks everyone for coming and to Mazi Restaurant and The Hellenic Club of Canberra for always looking after us.”

The event concluded with a dinner at Mazi Hellenic restaurant, providing a fitting end to a memorable night with attendees mingling with the football legends.

The event also featured two auctions with proceeds benefiting Canberra Olympic FC.

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