German football coach, Otto Rehhagel, the mastermind behind Greek football’s stunning Euro 2004 victory, received a lifetime achievement award and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Greek sports portal ‘gazzetta.gr’.
His ability to turn individual players into a cohesive team earned him the honorary citizenship of Athens ιν 2004 and left an indelible mark on football history.
Otto Rehhagel became Greece’s head coach in 2001 and left the post in 2010. He oversaw Greece in 106 matches, winning 53 and losing 30.
The legendary Rehhagel received the Award by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
On his part, Rehhagel expressed his gratitude to the Greek people and Prime Minister Mitsotakis. He humbly credited the success of the Greek national team to the players’ hard work and dedication.
“I wish you to make smart decisions, as we did in 2004 in Portugal,” the German coach told the prime minister.
Τhe Miracle of Lisbon