The moving response of Postekoglou in Greek: “I am very proud of my origin – I will retire to Greece”

Full of emotions was the press conference of Angelos Postekoglou In the face of its final Europa League.

A few hours before claiming the trophy against Manchester Unitedthe Tottenham technician He broke out for an article with a derogatory reporter, saying that “I’m not a clown and I will never be”.

To another question that was asked to him, about being first Greek-Australian technician he can conquer European title, he responded equally emotionally. He said specifically:

“I’m very proud. I was born in Greece, I am very proud of Greek. My father was sure to learn my roots and what it means to be Greek. To carry it all my life. I grew up in Australia. On the other side of the world where football unfortunately was not a prominent sport. But my father conveyed her love For football from Greece to Australia.

I also love that I grew up in Australiaeven if football was not a big sport there. When you grow up in Australia you have the behavior in sports to face everythingas small or large they are. I’m proud of both of my roots. “

Indicative, and of the emotional charging of Postecoglou is that he closed this particular position in his mother tongue, saying to Greek: “Thanks for the question, I am very much proud I am Greek. “

“My Mum and Dad Left Their Home Country and Family for Their Kids. I HOLD THAT CLOSE TO MY Heart.” ??

Ange Postecoglou discusses his journey to management, along with his greek and australian roots.

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