Stephen Kountourou

London

Freelance Sports Journalist at Freelance

Greek Football Specialist | Writer & Podcast Host @Hellasfooty | @NCTJ_News Grad | Appeared on: @guardian_sport @talkSPORT @BBCSouthEast @BBCRadioScot 🇨🇾

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Football players who could’ve played for the Greek national team but didn’t

2 weeks ago | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouAs Ethniki fans, we appreciate those who choose to represent Greece over another nation. It may come from tribalism, national pride, and a close connection with Greek culture. If a football player decides to play for Greece, they also represent us. It's why supporters were thrilled at the news that Odysseus Vlachodimos, who was born in Germany, was convinced to be the starting goalkeeper for the last decade.
Should Greece between 2004 to 2014 be considered a golden generation?

1 month ago | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouAccording to Wikipedia, a “Golden Generation” is “an exceptionally gifted group of players of similar age, whose achievements reach or are expected to reach a level of success beyond that which their team had previously achieved.” There are many examples of this in international football.
Olympiakos vs FK Bodø/Glimt: UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Preview

2 months ago | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouUEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg: 13/03/25Kick-off Time: 19:45 Greek TimeVenue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, PiraeusWhere to Watch: Cosmote Sport 4 HDIt was almost a year ago since Olympiakos lost the first leg of the Conference League round of 16 tie against Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-1, only to stage one of the most miraculous comebacks on the continental stage, winning 6-1, and qualifying for the quarter-finals at the expense of the Israeli side.
FK Bodø/Glimt vs Olympiakos: Europa League Round of 16 preview

2 months ago | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouUEFA Europa League Round of 16: 06/03/25Kick-off Time: 22:00 Greek TimeVenue: Aspmyra Stadion, NorwayWhere to Watch: Cosmote Sport 3 HDThe end is nigh, for the 2024/25 season at least. Teams are starting to get to the business end of their campaigns, whether that be domestically or on the European stage, but with still so much left to play for. Truer words have never been spoken of Olympiakos and where they find themselves currently.
The new generation of talented Greek footballers

2 months ago | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouOpportunity, experience and faith. These are just some ingredients in progressing youth players to the senior level. Some leagues are great at producing, promoting and developing academy prospects for their future football careers. Of the big five leagues, La Liga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga have been lorded as the best for producing young domestic talent.
Olympiakos vs Qarabag FK: UEFA Europa League League Phase Matchday Eight Preview

Jan 29, 2025 | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouUEFA Europa League League Phase Matchday Eight: 30/01/25Kick-off Time: 22:00 Greek TimeVenue: Georgios Karaiskakis StadiumWhere to Watch: Cosmote Sport 3 HDSometimes, you have to give credit where credit is due for an idea you initially thought was awful but, after seeing it in action, it makes you have a change of heart. That was the new league phase format for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
FCSB vs Olympiakos: Europa League matchday five preview

Nov 26, 2024 | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouUEFA Europa League League Phase Matchday Five: 28/11/24Kick-off Time: 22:00 Greek TimeVenue: Arena NaţionalăWhere to Watch: Cosmote Sport 3 HDThere are no easy games in football. Even an opponent that might not seem like much on paper can be underestimated. This is what Olympiakos cannot do on Thursday when they play FCSB. According to @footballmeetsdata, the Romanian champions are the biggest overachievers in the UEFA Europa League League Phase so far this season.
What we learned from Greece vs England at OAKA

Nov 15, 2024 | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouA first misstep will not necessarily define a team, and results in the future. That is, as long as the players and the manager learn from past mistakes and move forward. Head coaches routinely say that you learn more from defeats than victories, and that is what fans of the Ethniki will be hoping after a disappointing night in the Athens Olympic Stadium against England, who ran out 0-3 winners.
Olympiakos vs Rangers: UEFA Europa League Matchday 4 preview

Nov 5, 2024 | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouUEFA Europa League League Phase Matchday Four: 07/11/24Kick-off Time: 19:45 Greek TimeVenue: Georgios Karaiskakis StadiumWhere to Watch: Cosmote Sport 3 HDAs the season takes shape, it’s been a mixed start for UEFA Conference League champions Olympiakos. An inconsistent run and a lack of concentration in key moments, whether finishing chances, coming back from a goal down or forfeiting a comfortable lead has cost time in matches, particularly in the league.
Malmö FF vs Olympiakos: UEFA Europa League Matchday Three Preview

Oct 24, 2024 | hellasfooty.blogspot.com | Stephen Kountourou

By Stephen KountourouUEFA Europa League League Phase Matchday Three: 24/10/24Kick-off Time: 22:00 Greek TimeVenue: Eleda Stadion Where to Watch: Cosmote Sport 3 HDNorthern Europe can be one of the toughest places to travel for any football club. This is not just because there are tough teams that compete in Scandinavia, but because the cold is an element that can be a huge advantage to the host side in European competition.