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EuroBasket 2025: Spanoulis after heavy loss to Turkey – “We made childish mistakes, but we have one more chance”

Greece’s men’s basketball team suffered one of its heaviest recent defeats on Friday night, losing 94-68 to Turkey in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinal. As of todaay, reactions are still unfolding, with attention now turning to Sunday’s bronze medal game against Finland. Head…

13 September, 2025

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Greece crashes out: Turkey dominates 94-68 – Bronze medal battle awaits against Finland

Greece’s men’s basketball team suffered a crushing 94-68 defeat to Turkey in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinals in Riga, ending their hopes of reaching a final for the first time in sixteen years. Ergin Ataman’s Turkish squad controlled the game from the outset,…

13 September, 2025

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Ange Postecoglou: ‘I knew Tottenham would sack me before Europa League win’

Ange Postecoglou has revealed he was aware Tottenham planned to sack him even before their Europa League triumph in Bilbao. Despite the abrupt end, the Australian says the affection he still receives from Spurs fans shows his tenure was a success. The…

12 September, 2025

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Greece eyes historic triumph in EuroBasket Semi-Final clash with Turkey

Greece is just one step away from a place in the EuroBasket final as the stage is set for one of the most anticipated EuroBasket semi-finals in recent memory. Greece prepares to face arch-rival Turkey in a matchup steeped in history, rivalry,…

12 September, 2025

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Grand Finals and Playoffs set for a season-defining weekend

The stage is set for one of the biggest weekends of Victorian football ever, as the 2025 Senol NPLM and NPLW Victoria Grand Final matchups are now set and the VPLM and VPLW season finales have their contestants. It began last Friday night, as Heidelberg United held…

12 September, 2025

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PGT Legacy: Connecting with the Greek Diaspora

In memory of Pavlos Giannakopoulos and his enduring legacy, PAO BC together with several of our most valued sponsors, proudly announce the initiative ‘PGT Legacy: Connecting with the Greek Diaspora’. Under the ‘PGT Legacy: Connecting with the Greek Diaspora’ initiative, our sponsors…

5 September, 2025

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Eurobasket 2025: Greece through to the Round of 16

Greece’s EuroBasket 2025 Campaign: A Resurgent Force Greece entered EuroBasket 2025 determined to end a 16-year medal drought. The team last climbed the podium in 2009, though it famously won European titles in 1987 and 2005. With Vassilis Spanoulis at the helm…

5 September, 2025

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Tsitsipas eliminated in the 2nd round of the US Open – Unable to withstand the “marathon” 5 sets

In a four-hour and 26-minute battle, Stefanos Tsitsipas was unable to clinch victory against Daniel Altmaier. The Greek tennis star was defeated 7–6(5), 1–6, 4–6, 6–3, 7–5, falling short at the US Open and bowing out in the second round. It was…

29 August, 2025

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First round wins for Sakkari and Tsitsipas at the US Open

Sakkari v Maria Maria Sakkari began her 11th US Open campaign in the best possible way. Playing with great energy, she deservedly defeated 38-year-old German Tatjana Maria 6–3, 6–2 in just 85 minutes, securing her place in the second round. For the…

27 August, 2025

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Registrations now open for the first Greek Community Cup Juniors

The Greek Community of Melbourne, in partnership with Oakleigh Cannons FC, is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Greek Community Cup Juniors, taking place from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September 2025. Following the success of the Men’s and Women’s…

22 August, 2025

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Eras of South Melbourne FC: Historic Mural Unveiled

The proud history of South Melbourne FC (Hellas) was celebrated with emotion and admiration last Saturday, August 16, 2025, as the club unveiled a striking new mural inside its hall. The large-scale artwork, which now dominates the venue’s interior, depicts portraits of…

20 August, 2025

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Football matches that are banned by UEFA and FIFA

Football might be the world’s most popular sport, but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Political tensions and territorial disputes often spill over onto the pitch – forcing UEFA and FIFA to impose bans on certain matches to avoid clashes both on and off the field. Ukraine…

14 August, 2025

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Crystal Palace makes history with upset over Liverpool to win FA Community Shield

Crystal Palace claimed its second trophy in just a few months, stunning Premier League champions Liverpool in a dramatic FA Community Shield victory at Wembley. The London club triumphed 3-2 in a tense penalty shootout after twice coming from behind during regular…

11 August, 2025

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EuroBasket 2025: Spanoulis after heavy loss to Turkey – “We made childish mistakes, but we have one more chance”

Greece crashes out: Turkey dominates 94-68 – Bronze medal battle awaits against Finland

Ange Postecoglou: ‘I knew Tottenham would sack me before Europa League win’

Greece eyes historic triumph in EuroBasket Semi-Final clash with Turkey

Grand Finals and Playoffs set for a season-defining weekend

PGT Legacy: Connecting with the Greek Diaspora

Eurobasket 2025: Greece through to the Round of 16

Tsitsipas eliminated in the 2nd round of the US Open – Unable to withstand the “marathon” 5 sets

First round wins for Sakkari and Tsitsipas at the US Open

Registrations now open for the first Greek Community Cup Juniors

Eras of South Melbourne FC: Historic Mural Unveiled

Football matches that are banned by UEFA and FIFA

Crystal Palace makes history with upset over Liverpool to win FA Community Shield

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