Greece players given heroes' welcome home


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 02 Jul 2014

ATHENS, (Reuters) - Greece’s World Cup squad received a heroes’ welcome home on their return to Athens on Tuesday after reaching the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.

Over 200 supporters greeted the players at Eleftherios Venizelos airport in an impromptu gathering, chanting loudly and embracing them as they made their way through the arrivals hall.

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