Alpha News

Yovanovic: "We Will Suffer Until We Reach a Major Tournament"

Published February 19, 2026, 09:29

The national coach of Greece, Ivan Jovanovic, spoke at the New Year's pie-cutting event of the EPS Heraklion, emphasizing the importance of amateur football. He expressed his regret for the failure of the national team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, stating that "we will suffer" until the next tournament. He acknowledged that the team was not strong enough when it needed to be and highlighted the importance of character and public support. He also congratulated OFI for reaching the Cup final for the second consecutive year.