Georgios Helakis

Georgios Helakis
Helakis at a protest march against the privatization of Pension System in Athens.
Born (1964-07-11) July 11, 1964
Seliana, Aigialeia, Greece
OccupationSports commentator
EmployerSport FM
Known forLive radio broadcasting of international football matches of Greece national football team

Georgios (George) Helakis (Greek: Γεώργιος Χελάκης) is a Greek sports journalist, famous for his passionate live radio broadcasting of international football matches, particularly Champions League and 2004 UEFA European Championship. During Euro 2004 opening match he compared the Greece national football team to a pirate ship, a name which has become the official nickname of the squad since Greece won the tournament.

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