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Hellenic Football Federation centenary and youth development

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The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) marked its 100th anniversary with official ceremonies and a UEFA tribute in Thessaloniki. The celebrations involved high-ranking officials, including UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and EPO President Makis Gagatsis. During the events, Čeferin commented on the progress of Greek football, noting that while improvements in refereeing and club relations are necessary, the future is promising. He also emphasized that “football is not for sale,” a reference to discussions regarding World Cup privatization. Gagatsis used the occasion to express support for UEFA and voiced a lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Gagatsis also outlined a vision for the future of the sport in Greece, focusing on structural reforms and the ‘Renaissance’ or ‘Anagennisi’ program, which aims to invest in youth academies, coach education, and infrastructure. In recent developments, the Greece U21 national team has pursued qualification for the EURO U21 2027. Following a 3-0 away victory against Georgia and a 4-2 victory against Latvia, the team reached 24 points, tying with Germany at the top of Group 6. In their final group match, Greece secured a 1-0 victory against Northern Ireland; however, the result was insufficient for direct qualification, as Poland secured the top spot among the best runners-up due to goal difference. Consequently, Greece must now compete in the playoffs. The team is set to face Iceland in a two-legged tie in November, with matches scheduled ~~for~~ to take place between November ~~12 in Reykjavík~~ 9 and November 16 17, including an away leg and a return leg in ~~Athens,~~ Greece. Head coach Giannis Taousianis noted that the team has begun preparations to ~~vie~~ aim for ~~a spot~~ their first major European tournament in 25 years. Key players identified for the ~~tournament hosted by Albania~~ squad include Noah Allen, Christos Alexiou, Kostas Goumas, Adriano Bregou, and ~~Serbia.~~ captain Alexis Kalogeropoulos.

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