Lothar Matthäus and Thodoris Zagorakis meet in Thessaloniki

Football legends Lothar Matthäus and Thodoris Zagorakis met in Thessaloniki at an Interwetten event ahead of the Greece vs. Germany match. Zagorakis, the captain of Greece's Euro 2004 winning squad, announced his new role as an ambassador for Interwetten, where he will also participate in the company's philanthropic activities.

During the meeting, Zagorakis expressed his admiration for Matthäus, citing him as a role model. Matthäus reflected on Greece's historic Euro 2004 victory, noting his presence in the stadium at the time, and praised the current strength of the Greek national team, highlighting the high level of its players in European competitions.

Separately, Zagorakis commented on the performance of the Greek national team in the Nations League. He praised the players' sacrifice and improved defensive focus under their coach, stating that the current generation has increased public expectations and demonstrated the ability to qualify for major tournaments.