A new global recognition for Olympiacos, offering a moment of intense pride. As 2024 draws to a close, a truly exceptional year, the Red and Whites are leaving an indelible mark on the European football scene. Thanks to victories in the UEFA Europa Conference League and the UEFA Youth League, Olympiacos shone at the prestigious Beyond Development Dubai Globe Soccer Awards 2024, where they were voted Breakthrough Team of the Year.
During a star-studded evening in the presence of emblematic football figures, Evangelos Marinakis took the stage to receive this new award, shortly after being honored with the European Golden Boy Career Award by the Italian daily Tuttosport.
Surrounded by football legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Vinícius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Thibaut Courtois and Alessandro Del Piero, Mr. Marinakis was greeted with a loud ovation as he accepted the award. This ovation was not only for him, but also for Olympiacos, a club that made history by becoming the first to win two European titles in the same season.
“This is the first time that a Greek football club has won a European trophy, but what is even more incredible is that it is a first in the history of UEFA, a club winning a major European trophy while simultaneously winning the Youth League, which is a considerable achievement. We played against the biggest clubs in Europe: Bayern, Inter, AC Milan. And when you see the young people from the training center, arriving at 6 years old, winning the Champions League at 17 or 18 years old, playing in the first team and fighting for the Greek League and the Europa League… That represents, I think, a tremendous success,” said Evangelos Marinakis, proving that patience, vision and method can turn dreams into reality.
Olympiacos proudly raised the Greek flag to the top of the football world by winning the Globe Soccer Club Revelation Award. After the ceremony, Evangelos Marinakis signed a commemorative Globe Soccer Awards jersey. More importantly, Olympiacos continues to write the golden pages of its history!
In conclusion, Olympiacos continues to intensify its influence on the European football scene, bringing new impetus to the values of work and commitment that prevail within the club. In a football in constant evolution, this success invites us to reflect on the importance of solid foundations and the training of young talents to build successful teams in the long term.
