Greece vs Cyprus: The Derby of Eternal Frenemies Returns
Greece vs Cyprus: The Derby of Eternal Frenemies Returns By Stephen Kountourou It is that time again when my national loyalty comes into question and this can only mean one thing. Greece will be facing off against Cyprus this week in the Nations League. Even with the ironic title of this blog, I believe that it is still an apt depiction of what we witness whenever the sister nations clash on the international stage. There is usually a friendly atmosphere in the build-up to this fixture, with Greeks from all over the world tuning in to watch it. Both national teams stand together and proudly sing the Hymn of Liberty, the national anthem for both countries. It is quite a beautiful sight to behold as the crowd joins in to make for a real united atmosphere. But underneath all the comradery there is the edge of competitiveness in the air. For Greece, they cannot be upstaged by what is seen as the younger sibling of the two, having not lost to the Island nation since 2001. F...