Airport Stars – THE NEWS

The appointment is permanent. Formerly the Greek. In the modern times « Eleftherios Venizelos ». Airports may have changed over the years, but Olympiacos’ habit is gathering some of the leading and most glittering stars in world sport in its roster, it does not change. It’s timeless. And obviously it goes on. At all levels. With the stars of the stars, causing some of the biggest gatherings ever in Greece. In … non -election period.

The Olympic Association of Piraeus fans, in these 100 years of life, has not only been the largest Greek club in Greece. It is a living legend, a sporting empire with glorious history and tradition of decades, over the years his jersey has been worn by legendary athletes, real mega stars of world sport. A rare privilege for every friend of the big port team. A… habit that has become a cult. For administrations and followers. And it will hardly change.

A habit of Olympiacos over time to frame its roster with top and more glittering stars in world sport. And obviously it goes on. At all levels

Rival

Football has always had the lead in such glittering arrivals, as Olympiacos has occasionally hosted some of the biggest names in world football. With the biggest of all, the great Rivaldo. Brazilian legend, 2002 world champion and winner of the Golden Ball in 1999, wore the red and white in 2004-2007. He scored 43 goals in 81 appearances and contributed the most to winning 3 championships and 2 cups. His refinement, passion and prestige gave him another dimension to the image of the club.

Giovanni

A mega star from those who attract and fans of the other teams on the pitch. A myth of the international football, which is prominent in his biography of Olympiacos. Yes, he was the top of all. But at the level of worship, love, Giovanni Silva de Oliveira has no second in the history of the club. The ball artist, marching in Barcelona and Brazilian National. It came in 1999 and stayed until 2005, giving unparalleled moments. With 98 goals in 191 matches, he became an idol. To date, no one can compare with him and the madness he caused to the world.

Marcelo

In the Brazilian constellation, the most popular of all was none other than Marcelo. The legend of Real Madrid, first in titles with « Queen », holds a 5 Champions League holding Olympiacos in 2022, even for a short time, offering shine and paranoia to the public. His arrival and the over 35,000 fans who broke the gates and … squeezed into « G. Karaiskakis ”for his reception are images that will remain forever in the history of the club.

Lagios

Corresponding « paranoia » scenes had taken many years ago. For another artist of world football. On July 13, 1988, Olympiacos shocked the planet. The most sought after European stadium footballer, the unparalleled Lagios Detari, becomes a player of Olympiacos, who stole him through Juventus’ hands, giving Hamburg the record of 3 billion drachmas, about 8.7,000 euros! Transfer record at that time. In Korai Square, Piraeus, over 50,000 Olympiacos’ friends, they worship the Magyaros artist, who stayed at Olympiacos for two seasons, scoring 35 goals in 51 games and won only one cup in 1990.

Christian

The arrival of Christian Karebe was yet another great, historic moment for Olympiacos. The French international, world champion in 1998 and European champion in 2000, honored Olympiacos (2001-2004) and remains an integral part of the team to this day. Like Darko Kovasevic: The Serbian striker, with a great career in Juventus, Sociedad and Lazio, was one of the most reliable striker ever passed through Piraeus. He came in 2007 and won 3 consecutive championships and 2 cups, scoring 31 goals and distributing 4 assists in just 61 matches.

Rodrigues

Olympiacos fans had the opportunity to see players who arrived in Greece … out of logic! Pictures of panicism were created, for example, when the great Hames Rodriguez, just at 31 years old, with a career in Real, Bayern and Porto, wore the reds in 2022-23. His course may not have been successful, but the size of the player was obvious.

And… others

In the list of stars, a number of names can come in. Olof Melberg, an emblematic form, came in 2009 with a rich resume (Aston Villa, Juventus) and left an indelible mark with his passion, power and leadership presence. Esteban Cambiasso, Javier Saviola have adorned Europe with their appearances in Real, Barcelona, ​​Inter and River. In their… Argentinean group, Chori Domingues, the midfield maestro of Olympiacos (2013-2017). The « gang of … tango », struck the club and caused the crowds.

Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure was only 22 when Olympiacos showed him in European football (2005-06) and returned as a world-class star in 2018, in a symbolic comeback, but made a terrible feel. In addition, Olympiacos brought Eric Abidal to Piraeus in a moving phase of his life (2014) after his battle with cancer. Although he fought a little, his morality and personality left an indelible footprint.

Valbuena Eye

As did the « Little Bike ». Giant-Tsippis, Eye Valbuena, arrived in Piraeus at 35, but offered as few. Critical goals, assists and leadership presence for four years. A star, with all the meaning of the word. And most of all, leader.

With a Moore Bobbish leader!

Olympiacos has done things in Greek football that have left history. Such a story is starring Bobby Moore, leader of England in the 1966 World Cup. Nearly half a century ago, the legendary English defender of West Ham and National England leader when he conquered the 1966 World Cup, had been invited by the emblematic President. In fact, he had worn the armband of the leader of Olympiacos against the Brazilian Corinthians in a friendly game on June 12, 1972. The English (then coach of the Reds) Alan Alan Alan Alan Alan Alan Alan Alan Alan Alaman was mediated. Olympiacos lost 2-0 to the crowded « G. Karaiskakis’, but the race went second to the moment Moore wore the red and white and striker.

Volleyball stars

Olympiacos is not just football. The volleyball team has also hosted huge athletes. One such was Ivan Milkovic. Perhaps the leading diagonal of the 2000s, who came to Greece with the help of Vangelis Marinakis. The Serbian star competed at the Olympics in the 2000-2001 season and led the team to the Final Four of the Champions League. Many years before the Serb, however, Olympiacos had « burst » a megaton bomb. It was August 17, 1988, when in the half time of the Olympiakos-Ajax 1-4 match, as part of an international tournament at the Olympic Stadium, George Koskotas presented to the fans the great 25-year-old Swedish volleyball player Beng Gustafson. A world star. The … Volleyball Deta. The most expensive player transcript in the history of Greek volleyball proportionally. The Swedish was used in only two races, but his arrival was … deafening.

Merlin OTEI

Olympiacos, as a leading polysic club on the planet, had taken care of several years ago to make a terrible transcript in the track! The reason for Merlin OTEI. Jamaica’s legendary sprinter is the biggest foreign name associated with the Greek track. She fought in the colors of Olympiacos in the late 1990s, awe -inspiring with her presence. A legendary athlete with 9 Olympic medals and 14 in the world championships, a symbol of the world class attracted by Olympiacos. In all sports.