Greek media outlet Protothema launched its new daily sports broadcast The Football Show on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, tracking head coach Ivan Jovanovic and the Greece national team to Serbia ahead of their UEFA Nations League fixture.
The daily programme, broadcast from 13:00 to 15:00 Monday through Friday and sponsored by betting operator Stoiximan, features presenters Michalis Tsochos, Grigoris Papavasileiou, and Giannikos Douskas alongside former Greece international midfielder Akis Zikos.
For the Wednesday edition, basketball veteran Dimitris Mavroeidis joined Zikos on set to share perspectives on both football and basketball matters as Greek clubs prepare for the upcoming EuroLeague basketball premiere.
Protothema operates as one of the largest news platforms in Greece, offering broad sports and current affairs coverage. Zikos reached the 2004 UEFA Champions League final with Monaco, while Mavroeidis enjoyed a lengthy career across top-tier Greek and European basketball clubs.
National Team News and EuroLeague Preparation
Broadcast coverage focused heavily on the departure of the Greek national squad for Serbia under head coach Jovanovic. Ahead of the fixture, Jovanovic stated that he would trade a distinction in the Nations League for qualification to a major international tournament, adding that the team maintains high expectations for its own performance.
Serbian manager Veljko Paunovic addressed the upcoming match by stating that his squad is currently going through a reconstruction phase, while describing Greece as an example for Serbia to follow. Meanwhile, Serbian media outlet Mozzart Sport praised the Greek national team, describing the current squad as the most talented generation in the country's football history.
Both Greece and Serbia completed their final training sessions ahead of the Nations League match, with released video footage and photographs showing the players preparing on the pitch.
Basketball coverage on the show centered on EuroLeague preparations for Greek rivals Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, detailing the tactical plans of head coaches Giorgos Bartzokas and Zeljko Obradovic ahead of the season opener.
The UEFA Nations League is a biennial tournament organized by European football governing body UEFA, providing competitive international fixtures alongside qualification pathways for major tournaments. The EuroLeague stands as Europe's premier basketball club competition, featuring top teams from across the continent.
Broadcasting Lineup and Club Reports
The Football Show features a comprehensive reporting team delivering match reports, behind the scenes information, interviews, exclusives, statistics, and basketball analysis.
Journalist Kostas Ketsetzoglou provides regular coverage for AEK Athens, while Giannis Seretis reports on Panathinaikos. Reporter Vasilis Konstantopoulos tracks developments at Olympiacos, Stavros Sountoulidis covers PAOK, and Fotis Pliakos reports on Aris Thessaloniki.
Dimitris Tychalas delivers news regarding the Greece national football team. Basketball reporting is handled by Giorgos Petridis for Panathinaikos, Michalis Stefanou for Olympiacos, and Kostas Sotiriou for the national basketball team. Media presenter Maria Giota Mastoreli hosts a dedicated social media column.
Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, AEK Athens, PAOK, and Aris represent the dominant traditional clubs in Greek football, commanding major followings and intense historical rivalries across domestic competitions.
Domestic and European Football Updates
Domestic club reporting highlighted unbeaten starts for Panathinaikos, Manchester City, and Barcelona, with all three teams opening their league campaigns with perfect winning records. In addition, Olympiacos forward Armando Gonzalez revealed details of his personal habits to supporters in a video update.
International football developments featured several major personnel updates across Europe. Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen ended his tenure at German club Wolfsburg after being released from his contract. Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders commented on his transfer to Saudi Arabia, explaining that he made the move for money because he does not want to work after retiring from football.
Exiled former Turkish football star Hakan Sukur, currently living in the United States, claimed that authorities are attempting to erase him from collective memory. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape after a French court rejected his final legal appeal.
Managerial news included former manager Jurgen Klopp imposing a ban on haircuts and mobile phones for German international players, taking inspiration from Zinedine Zidane. Klopp also quipped that he knows more Dutch players than former Barcelona manager Xavi. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk spoke about his meeting with Xavi, noting that it took only ten seconds to convince him, while Barcelona academy La Masia is preparing former midfielder Sergio Busquets for a managerial role.
Basketball Developments and Wider Sporting Headlines
In basketball news, Panathinaikos forward Juancho Hernangomez recalled that when he arrived in Athens, Olympiacos fans threw a headless chicken at his transport van. Separately, the agent representing guard Thomas Walkup stated that they were determined to take legal action and accused Olympiacos of doing nothing to retain the player.
PAOK basketball team held a training session in the presence of business investor Mystakidis. In tennis news, former world number ones Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray announced their return to action to participate in a charity event.
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka walked the runway for fashion brand Gucci in Milan and met model Irina Shayk. Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana featured in a viral video showing him receiving cupping therapy with heated cups on his back. Additionally, 65-year-old German football icon Lothar Matthaus attended Oktoberfest in Munich alongside his 27-year-old partner, who is younger than his three daughters.
