Football
Greeks Massively Request Tickets for Match Against Netherlands: Over 100,000 Applications
Following Greece's surprising 1-0 victory over Germany, more than 100,000 fans attempted to purchase tickets for the upcoming Nations League match against the Netherlands in Thessaloniki. The Toumba Stadium, with a capacity of 28,000, sold out quickly, leaving many supporters without tickets, while approximately 630 Dutch fans and 120 sponsors secured their passes earlier. The surge in demand reflects Greece's strong performance under coach Ivan Jovanovic, who leads Group A2 after wins against Serbia and Germany. This marks the first time in five years that Greece plays a home game in Thessaloniki rather than Athens or Piraeus, despite the stadium's age and planned demolition. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 20:45, officiated by Italian referee Marco Guida, with Dutch coach Xavi Hernández leading a 24-player squad that includes new call-up Gjivai Zechiël following Cody Gakpo's injury.
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