Tottenham faces Manchester United at “San Mama” (21.05.2025, 22:00, newsit.gr) in his final Europa League And the coach of the “Spurs”, Angel Postekoglou He has the opportunity to become the first Greek technician to conquer a European trophy.
With this historical opportunity in front of him, on the eve of the final in the Europa League, Angelos Postekoglou received a question from a Greek journalist, a proud Greek – but about his two roots – referred to his family, while also talking to him, and spoke to him.
“I am very proud. I was born in Greece, I am very proud of Greek. My father was sure to learn my roots and what it means to be a Greek. To carry it all my life. I grew up in Australia.
He worked very hard as I’ve said many times. They left their homeland, from everything they knew, about their children, to me. I hold it in my heart. It’s not with me today but they are with me all the time. I feel very strong. I love being Greek, I love that I was born in Greece and I think I will retire there one day.
“My mum and dad left their home country and family for their kids. I hold that close to my heart.”
Ange Postecoglou discusses his journey to management, along with his Greek and Australian roots.
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I also love that I grew up in Australia even if football was not a big sport. When you grow up in Australia you have the behavior in sports to deal with everything as small or large. I am proud of my two roots, ”he initially stressed in English, before continuing in Greek saying. “Thanks for the question, I’m very proud to be Greek.”