As previewed in yesterday’s blog post “Countdown to Match of the Titans: A.C. Milan,” A.C. Milan and Panathinaikos F.C.. will be playing head to head for the first time in the United States at Silver Dome tonight! The matchup will feature two of the best teams in the world and should be an exciting event for all sports fans.Yesterday we took a closer look at A.C. Milan so today we will focus on Panathinaikos F.C.
Panathinaikos F.C. has no shortage of titles or dominance. The club is a member of the elite Superleague Greece. Hailing from Athens, Greece; the team known as “The Shamrock” has won the Greek Championship 20 times! In addition, they have won the Greek Cup 17 times, totaling for second most in history. Panathinaikos F.C. has even gone as far as to be the runner-up in the Intercontinental Cup and the European Cup. The Shamrock will be entering play in the 2010 UEFA Champions League, entering in the Third Qualifying Round.
When in Greece, Panathinaikos F.C. plays their home games in at Athens Olympic Stadium which was build in 1979 an seats 71,000. It was also the home of, and renovated for, the 2004 Olympic Games.
Panathinaikos F.C.also has an impressive 10 players representing their countries in the 2010 World Cup! Forward Djibril Cissé played for France, and midfielder Gilberto Silva represented Brazil. Panathinaikos F.C. was heavily represented on the Greece national team as midfielders Giorgos Karagounis (Captain of Greece), Sotiris Ninis, Kostas Katsouranis; forward Dimitris Salpigidis; goaltender Alexandros Tzorvas; and defenders Loukas Vyntra, Giourkas Seitaridis and Nikos Spiropoulos all were participants.
Panathinaikos F.C.should be the perfect team to play against A.C. Milan for some exciting soccer in the United States. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get to Silver Dome early as the match will start at 8:00pm!
Tickets are available here: Silverdometickets.com
When in Greece, Panathinaikos F.C. plays their home games in at Athens Olympic Stadium which was build in 1979 an seats 71,000. It was also the home of, and renovated for, the 2004 Olympic Games.
Panathinaikos F.C.also has an impressive 10 players representing their countries in the 2010 World Cup! Forward Djibril Cissé played for France, and midfielder Gilberto Silva represented Brazil. Panathinaikos F.C. was heavily represented on the Greece national team as midfielders Giorgos Karagounis (Captain of Greece), Sotiris Ninis, Kostas Katsouranis; forward Dimitris Salpigidis; goaltender Alexandros Tzorvas; and defenders Loukas Vyntra, Giourkas Seitaridis and Nikos Spiropoulos all were participants.
Panathinaikos F.C.should be the perfect team to play against A.C. Milan for some exciting soccer in the United States. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get to Silver Dome early as the match will start at 8:00pm!
Tickets are available here: Silverdometickets.com
