Greece news

Greece boss Fernando Santos has praised his side's efforts at Euro 2012 following their defeat to Germany on Friday.

Nikos Liberopoulos and Kostas Chalkias have both retired from international football following the 4-2 quarter-final defeat to Germany.

Greece goalkeeper Michalis Sifakis says his countrymen have a unique spirit that can help them overcome the odds and beat Germany.

Euro 2004 winner Antonios Nikopolidis believes that Greece can upset the odds on Friday as all the pressure is on Germany.

Greece defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos does not expect Germany to underestimate his side in Friday's quarter-final.

Greece star Georgios Samaras hopes his side's qualification for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals has given a boost to their fans at home.

Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis says his side fear no-one and have nothing left to prove after reaching the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis believes his side's reaching of the Euro 2012 quarter-finals rivals that of winning Euro 2004.

Greece manager Fernando Santos says he wants to see his side switched on from the start in tonight's key game against Russia.

Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis will equal his country's record of 120 appearances in their final Group A match against Russia.

Greece coach Fernando Santos insists he has faith his side can pull off a shock and qualify for the quarter-finals.

Vasilis Torosidis says his side only have themselves to blame as they conceded two early goals in Tuesday night's loss to the Czechs.

Greece boss Fernando Santos admits he would take another draw in tonight's Group A clash with the Czech Republic.

Greece have been handed another injury blow with the new that Giorgos Fotakis will miss Tuesday's match with the Czech Republic.

Greece manager Fernando Santos is keen to eradicate the errors made by his side ahead of their next group game.

Greece defender Avraam Papadopoulos has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after picking up a serious injury against Poland.

Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis says his side are treating tonight's Euro 2012 opener against co-hosts Poland like a cup final.

Striker Georgios Samaras says Greece are confident of lifting the nation's mood at Euro 2012.

Giorgios Karagounis is hoping for a repeat of Greece's Euro 2004 glory during this year's competition.

Greece manager Fernando Santos has warned his side will be no pushovers ahead of the European Championship tournament.