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    Get £50 in free bets for Real Madrid vs Atalanta in European Super Cup with Betfred

    REAL MADRID and Atalanta meet in the European Super Cup on Wednesday – and Betfred have a Super offer to mark it.New customers who register a brand new Betfred account and stake £10 on the Euro showdown will be rewarded with £50 in free football bets!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereGet £50 in free bets for Real Madrid vs Atalanta in European Super Cup with BetfredYou can’t accuse Real Madrid of resting on their laurels, despite a conquering seasons last time out.The Champions of Europe wrapped up the signing of superstar Kylian Mbappe to add to their roster of world class talent already.Vinicius Jr has been linked with an eye-watering move to Saudi Arabia this week, so his involvement will be watched intensely.Fitting Mbappe into that dominant forward line will be key and they’ll be warm favourites to defend that crown.Serie A side Atalanta come into this game as underdogs but earned their right to take part in this contest.The 3-0 Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen – who’d enjoyed an unbeaten campaign domestically and in Europe up until that point – rocked European football.How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: SUMMER50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*They’ve tried to strengthen in the summer, having multiple bids for Celtic’s Matt O’Riley knocked back.New to Betfred? You’re in luck! YOU are eligible to claim this spectacular Euro 2024 offer!Simply register a brand new account with Betfred HERE* using the Promo Code: SUMMER50 and deposit a minimum of £10 using a debit card.Once that’s done and dusted, stake a tenner on any qualifying sports market at odds of Evens or greater, including the Euros.After that, you’ll receive the following free bets and bonuses;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Betfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.begambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*New customers only. Register with SUMMER50 between 31/05/24 – 14/07/24. First bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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    Man Utd 3 Real Betis 2: Marcus Rashford looks back to his best before he is forced off in huge injury scare

    PERHAPS Manchester United are going to get the real Marcus Rashford back again.The evidence of this pre-season game against Real Betis suggests they are.Manchester United picked up an impressive victory against Real BetisCredit: AFPMan Utd are facing an anxious wait after Marcus Rashford’s injuryCredit: APThey have just got to hope that the challenge which saw him limp off in the 61st minute of this game is nothing serious.He looked in a pain, stopping twice as he made his way to the tunnel. A sad end to a great night for him.Rashford was buzzing, looking like he was enjoying the ball at his feet once more.The 26-year-old even spoke with manager Erik ten Hag during the game.Read More on Man UtdThose two barely exchanged a word in the second half of last season.That came after the player had partied until the early hours of the morning in Belfast on a day when he was supposed to be training ahead of the FA Cup game at Newport last January.He phoned in sick, Ten Hag later found out the background and was fuming.Had Ten Hag not been short of numbers, Rashford could have even ended up sidelined for a considerable period.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAs it was, his form did not demand a consistent first-team place as the season progressed. He would fall out the England squad for the Euros as well.Having posted career best figures of 30 goals the season before, he would grab only eight in the last campaign.Man Utd fans convinced Marcus Rashford ‘scoring 40 goals this season’ after seeing video of him ‘feeling like Maradona’On nights like this in San Diego you wonder quite why he lost his way so badly last season.His focus certainly seemed to go away from football.The sight of him in tears in front of the United fans after a good display in that triumphant FA Cup Final did show, however, how much this club still means to him.He has medals from his time with the club – two FA Cups, two League Cups and a Europa League – but when he spoke this week it was clear he has eyes on bigger prizes.Rashford said: “I still have dreams of winning the big trophies, the Premier League and Champions League with Man United. So hopefully we can get that done.”For now it is just about getting further up the Premier League after finishing a club record low of eighth last season.Back to goalscoring waysThey will need Rashford’s goals to do that particularly with Rasmus Hojlund missing the first four games with a hamstring injury.The arrival of Joshua Zirkzee will help but United need the goals coming the whole front four.They were in good form in front of goal in this game.After Iker Losada had given Betis a 15th-minute lead at the Snapdragon Stadium, it was Rashford who equalised from the spot just two minutes later.Amad Diallo had won it and what a performance the 22-year-old put in as well.A constant threat, he scored a cracker to put United ahead in the 25th minute using superb control to take the cross from Harry Amass before curling the ball home.It was three on 31 minutes. Amad appeared to over hit a corner but Rashford was beyond the far post to feed the ball back across goal for Casemiro to turn in.READ MORE SUN STORIESBetis would get a goal back on 61 minutes from Diego Llorente’s header.Now the anxious wait for news on Rashford…Amad Diallo put together an impressive performance for Man UtdCredit: GettyCasemiro sealed an impressive victory for Man Utd against Real BetisCredit: AFP More

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    Football free bets: Get £20 plus £10 casino bonus and Europa League qualifying price boost with BoyleSports

    EUROPEAN qualification comes thick and fast at this early stage of the season and there’s a bumper card this week.And bookmakers BoyleSports are celebrating the return of domestic football with a fantastic offer for brand new customers with £20 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus up for grabs!Not just that! There’s also a super price enhancement on offer for Thursday’s Europa League qualifiers with Panathanaikos, Ajax and Braga all to win and both teams to score in each match available at 25/1!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereGet £20 in free bets, £10 casino bonus and Europa League boost with BoyleSportsBet £10 to get £20 in free bets and £10 casino bonus – CLAIM HERE*Panathanaikos, Ajax and Braga all to win and BTTS in each match at 25/1 – CLAIM HERE*How to claim..BoyleSports offerVisit the BoyleSports website via your mobile HERE*Register a new account — no Promo Code requiredDeposit a minimum of £10 using CardsPlace a bet of £10 or more at odds of 1/1 or greaterOnce that’s settled, BoyleSports will credit your account with £20 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonusBoyleSports – Claim £20 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE*Not got a BoyleSports account? No problem!Brand new BoyleSports customers who register an account will receive £20 in free bets and a £10 bonus to spend in the casino!It’s very easy to sign-up. Simply visit the BoyleSports website, register and deposit at least a tenner.Stake a tenner or more at odds of 1/1 or greater and once that’s settled — you’ll have your account credited with a £30 welcome bonus.Bet £10 to get £20 in free bets and £10 casino bonus – CLAIM HERE*Panathanaikos, Ajax and Braga all to win and BTTS in each match at 25/1 – CLAIM HERE**New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile Exclusive. £30 in FREE Bets (FB) as £20 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. T&Cs apply. 18+. Prices subject to fluctuation & availability. Bet responsibly. 90 mins only. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    Pub team who stunned Derry in Conference League rewarded with amazing tie vs giants who beat Man Utd last season

    THE pub team that caused one of the biggest European upsets in recent memory has landed a huge tie for their second Europa Conference League qualifier.Bruno’s Magpies stunned the footie world earlier this month by dumping Derry City out of the qualifiers for Europe’s third club competition.Bruno’s Magpies dumped Derry City out of the Europa League qualifiers earlier this monthCredit: SPORTSFILEThe Gibraltans – who were formed in 2013 by a group of friends who drank in a bar called Bruno’s – won their tie with the League of Ireland side 3-2 to move a step closer to qualification for the tournament.But they’ve landed an almighty big fish for their second qualifier, the first leg of which takes place next Thursday.The minnows, whose name went viral, will have to go through Danish giants FC Copenhagen if they’re to have any hope of qualifying for the competition.The tie quickly became the talk of footie fans on social media, with one of whom said: “Living the dream.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnother said: “So crazy.”And another said: “Amateur pub team vs the biggest club in the QR2.”No matter the result, it’s going to be a magical experience for the Magpies.”One remarked: “Absolutely love football.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother chimed in: “Absolutely epic that “The best pub team in the world” will face off against the capital city of Denmark.”Bruno’s Magpies will face an incredibly difficult task to replicate their giant-killing of Derry against the Danes.Play Home Games and guess which sporting icon lived in this dream mansionCopenhagen played Champions League football last season and played a big role in dumping Manchester United out of the tournament.The Danes lost their first Group A match against the Red Devils 1-0, although they beat them 4-3 in the return tie.They have been rewarded with a second-round tie against FC CopenhagenCredit: AFPFC Copenhagen beat Manchester United in last season’s Champions LeagueCredit: Getty More

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    Europa Conference League shock as PUB TEAM progress after knocking out former league champions

    QUALIFYING for the Europa and Europa Conference League pulled out some major shocks.The competitions does not start until September 25/26 and October 3 respectively.Gibraltar pub team Bruno’s Magpies stunned Derry City in Europa Conference League tableCredit: SportsfileDerry manager called it a ‘real low point’Credit: SportsfileHowever, with 236 clubs from 54 Uefa member countries across the two competitions and the Champions League, there are clubs from all walks of life trying to earn their spot.Clubs from as far east as Astana and as far west as Iceland all face off in the hopes of making the group stages. Thursday saw the second legs for the first qualifying round for the Europa League and Conference League completed.And this pulled up some huge shocks on the cards that one might only expect in a fairytale.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne stunning result saw Bruno’s Magpies – a team founded in 2013 by friends drinking at a PUB called Bruno’s bar – beat former Irish champions Derry City.Following a 2-0 defeat at the Magpies’ 5,000-capacity Victoria Stadium a week earlier, Derry hosted the second leg at the Brandywell.Goals from Mark Connelly and Pat Hoban before half-time looked set to put them on the path of qualification.But they were unable to find the all-important third before Evan De Haro fired home a rebounded strike from a long-range effort in extra-time to secure a stunning win for the Magpies.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis has set up a huge tie against Champions League regulars FC Copenhagen – the former club of Manchester United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo – to be played over the next two weeks.The game saw Andorran ref Antoine Paul Chiaramonti disallow a goal from Pat Hobans before also issuing a red card to Candystripes star Adam O’Reilly.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersOn the defeat, Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins said: “It’s a real low point personally and for the club.”It’s a tie we should be winning. There’s no point in saying otherwise. It’s a tie we should be winning and it’s poor. “It’s going to hurt badly probably for a long time internally but we don’t have too much time to dwell on it.”Elsewhere in Europe, there were some blockbuster wins.La Fiorita, a San Marino team from the village of Montegiardino with less than 1,000 people, beat Belarusian side Isloch.There were wins for second-tier clubs from Poland, Wisła Kraków, and Romania, Cornivul, as well as a Moldovan club, Milsami Orhei, whose owner is alleged to have stolen $1billion.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere is a chance, albeit a slim one, that Chelsea face one of these teams.After being knocked into the competition following Manchester United’s FA Cup win, the Blues are entering the play-off round to be played on August 22 and 29. More

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    Man Utd and City learn Champions League fate as Uefa make decision on multi-club ownership which will affect transfers

    MANCHESTER giants City and United will both play in Europe after their owners took advantage of a new Uefa loophole.The two clubs each faced issues over Uefa’s “multi-club ownership” rules and fears over the “integrity” of competitions.Both Manchester City and Manchester United will play in Europe next seasonCredit: The TimesWhile Premier League champions Man City were guaranteed to be in the Champions League next term, their Spanish sister outfit Girona would have been excluded.But the boot could be on the other foot in 2025-26 if the Catalan club earn a higher finishing position in La Liga than City do in the Premier League in the new campaign. Man Utd’s issues came as a direct result of new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe taking charge at the club because he was already boss of French outfit Nice, who also qualified for the Europa League. Two months ago, Uefa drafted new guidelines designed to give clubs currently part of the same stable a way to get round the “integrity” issues.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOwnership groups were told that they can sell shares in EITHER club to an independent third party, as long as one of their stakes reduces to below the 30 per cent “control” threshold.Alternatively, all shares in one of the clubs could be transferred to a blind trust overseen by a Uefa-appointed panel but with a hand-picked trustee.And Uefa have now confirmed both the Premier League clubs have taken the second option.Uefa explained: “The concerned investors have transferred their shares in Girona FC and OGC Nice to independent trustees through a blind trust structure established under the supervision of the Club Financial Control Board First Chamber. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Such blind trust was accepted by the Chamber on an exceptional basis for the 2024/25 Uefa  competitions. “The trustees will regularly exchange information with Chamber during the 2024/25 season.”Watch Man City fan silence Man Utd legend Gary Neville with cheeky ‘milk’ comment However, the agreement scuppers any chance of United signing Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo or City taking anyone on the books of the Catalan club.Uefa added: “As additional evidence of their independence, the concerned clubs committed that they will not transfer players to each other, whether permanently or on loan, directly or indirectly, from July 2024 until September 2025.”The exception is pre-existing transfer agreements that had been entered into before the opening of the proceedings.”Also, the clubs will not conclude any kind of cooperation, joint technical or commercial agreements between each other.”And the clubs will not use any joint scouting or player database.”If the clubs are not in the same Uefa competitions as their sister sides next season, the shares can be transferred back but the share transfers clear the way for all four clubs to compete from September. More

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    Tottenham flop who broke Man Utd hearts left unemployed at 35 after release from club with immediate effect

    FORMER Tottenham star Etienne Capoue is now unemployed after being released from Villarreal.The 35-year-old won Man of the Match when Villarreal beat Manchester United in a historic penalty shootout in the 2021 Europa League final.Etienne Capoue leaves Villarreal as a free agentCredit: Getty – PoolHe played a huge part in defeating Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League finalCredit: ReutersOnce upon a time, the defensive midfielder was one of the most sought after stars in Europe.After five impressive years at French side Toulouse, it was Spurs that nabbed him for £9m in 2013.After moving to Villarreal in 2021 , he was the star man in the club’s 11-10 penalty shootout Europa League final victory over Man Utd, where David De Gea was the only player to miss his spot kick.The win delivered Villarreal their first major trophy in club history, and Unai Emery his fourth Europa League title.read more football newsBut now Capoue is on the lookout for a new club after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed he was leaving the La Liga club.Capoue leaves as a free agent with his current contract expiring on June 30.Capoue’s letter to fans read: “Farewells are never easy. And even less so when you say goodbye to a club where you have been so happy for three and half years and experienced some great moments.”I have experienced some unforgettable moments at this club. I will never forget the night of May 26 2021 in Gdansk. I am proud to be part of the group that won the Europa League.”Most read in FootballCapoue is a free agent after his Villarreal contract expiredCredit: RexBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spurs flop played 148 times for Villarreal, scoring 12 and providing nine assists in that time.Capoue dropped down the pecking order after the arrival of then manager Quique Setien in the 2022/2023 season.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseCapoue joins Liverpool’s legendary goalkeeper Pepe Reina in leaving Villarreal.Meanwhile Capoue ultimately failed to reach his potential when he joined Tottenham, scoring just twice and providing two assists in 36 matches.He went on to have five Premier League seasons with Watford after the Hornets paid a then club record £6.3m for him.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Why Premier League conquerors Olympiacos’ European success is no miracle after Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool triumphs

    OLYMPIACOS have officially made history as the first ever Greek club to win a European trophy.The Greek giants also became the first team to win a Uefa honour outside of the world’s top five league competitions since 2011 after beating Fiorentina 1-0 in the Europa Conference League final at rivals AEK Athens’ OPAP Arena ground.Olympiacos’ Europa Conference League triumph was no miracleCredit: GettyOlympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis has been building a European club since 2010Credit: RexOlympiacos have beaten some of the biggest Premier League clubsCredit: GettyMany have understandably coined the Piraeus outfit’s success as a miracle, but there is a lot more to it.The Greek Superleague has made headlines around the world often in recent years for all the wrong reasons due to fan violence and alleged corruption.In turn, football fans around the globe wrongfully dubbed Greek football with a series of unflattering monikers, such as “farmers’ league”.But Olympiacos transcend the Greek league and their recent track record proves that as they have made it out of the group stages of a major European competition in 14 out of their last 16 attempts.Read More on FootballUnder Evangelos Marinakis, who took over the club in 2010 and won 10 Superleague titles as well as four domestic Doubles, the team has made it out of the group stages of a major Uefa competition 11 times out of the last 13 attempts.And all of that has been under a Greek budget at a time when Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and US money is taking over football.Olympiacos have evolved into a European club that has also picked up some major scalps along the way from Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and more.All of the above also fell at the fiery Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium which poses as a powerful fortress filled with passionate, rowdy and loud fans who have been the backbone of this club since its creation in 1925 and always demand nothing less than perfection.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Red and White have bested a series of Premier League clubs along the way, such as Liverpool whom they beat 1-0 in 2004 in their first ever European match at Karaiskakis, a few months before the miracle of Istanbul.Olympiacos went on to overcome the likes of Manchester United, Burnley, West Ham and Aston Villa, while Tottenham, Chelsea and Wolves couldn’t win in Piraeus.Olympiacos receive FIERY heroes’ welcome after Europa Conference League triumphBut no Prem club has ever struggled more against Marinakis’ club than Arsenal.So far the two clubs count six wins each against one another with none of their 12 previous meetings ending in a draw.In fact, Olympiacos have beaten Arsenal three times at the Emirates, which is more than the Gunners’ home losses to rivals Tottenham who have only won twice across all their visits at that ground.The Greeks rose to prominence in Europe largely thanks to a series of milestones they have reached in recent years, all of which set new standards that were never lowered.Arsenal pose as one of those unforgettable nights as they became the first ever English club Olympiacos ever beat away in 2015 after a 3-2 victory at the Emirates.The Gunners also became the first Premier League club the port city outfit eliminated in the knockout stages of a major competition in 2020 when they knocked them out of the Europa League’s Round of 32.Olympiacos’ milestone victories over the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United laid some strong foundationsCredit: GettyHow it all startedBut the night that truly changed everything took place in 2007 in Germany when the pride of Piraeus finally won an away game in the Champions League following 10 unsuccessful years.The unfancied conquerors defeated Werder Bremen 3-1 at the Weserstadion and never looked back since.Olympiacos, though, for years couldn’t even tie their previous best finishes that saw them making the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Europa League in 1999 and 1993 respectively.That came to an end this year in the Europa Conference League, and they did it in style as they eliminated Maccabi Tel Aviv from the Last 16 with the greatest comeback victory in Greek football history as they won 6-1 away after an embarrassing 4-1 loss at home.Other than the title win in Nea Filadelfia, Villa pose as the most recent milestone as Unai Emery’s side became the first ever Prem side Olympiacos eliminated by winning both legs – a 4-2 in at Villa Park and a 2-0 victory in the return fixture.But those milestones wouldn’t have happened without all the hard work that went into the club the last few years with Marinakis – also owner of Nottingham Forest – adhering to European standards since his arrival at the wheel.Jose Luis Mendilibar’s impactManagers like Ernesto Valverde, Marco Silva, Pedro Martins and now Jose Luis Mendilibar have left bits of their philosophy deeply ingrained into the club’s mentality, philosophy and character.Mendilibar especially transformed Olympiacos in just three months and has already made a strong case as the club’s greatest ever manager ahead of past legends like the aforementioned tacticians as well as Dusan Bajevic and Marton Bukovi.The Spanish tactician brought his experience and winners’ mentality a year after winning the Europa League with Sevilla but simply unlocked the best of the abilities of every star he already had at his disposal, unlike predecessors Diego Martinez and Carlos Carvalhal.Mendilibar found the likes of Kostas Tzolakis, Santiago Hezze, Rodinei, Vicente Iborra, Francisco Ortega as well as Ayoub El Kaabi and just let them play their game by implementing his own philosophy while reinstating some much-needed confidence to the team.The Basque head coach was also helped by the club’s greatest ever January transfer window that saw the likes of David Carmo, Chiquinho and Andre Horta taking things to the next level.Veterans like Giorgos Masouras, Youssef El Arabi and captain Kostas Fortounis also kept the standards sky high in the meantime with their past experience of European success.Star signingsThe club’s structure has attracted a number of stars thanks to its own star quality which is headed by Champions League and World Cup winner Christian Karembeu, who has been working with the club since 2013 as an ambassador.That led to the signings of Mathieu Valbuena, Esteban Cambiasso, Marcelo, Eric Abidal and Daniel Podence, who came back for another stint last summer on loan from Wolves.The work Olympiacos have put in behind the scenes was proven this season when the Under-19s became the first ever Greek club to win the Uefa Youth League.Marinakis’ investment and support shown for the likes of Jose Anigo and Thomas Benedet who ran the academies as well as youth manager Sotiris Silaidopoulos also led to two league titles in the last two years.There was a method and logic into this year’s miracle, which coincidentally took place 20 years after Greece’s stunning Euro 2004 triumph.SunSport previously analysed the Greek national team’s triumph all those years ago which carried many similarities to Olympiacos’ recent success.Learning from Euro 2004 failuresAnd the Superleague outfit will now need to avoid the same mistakes that saw Greece decaying and missing out on all major competitions in the last 10 years, including the upcoming Euros.Olympiacos have been raising the bar for years, and now it has been higher than ever.Thus, the demands have shattered whatever glass ceiling there was and there is a major hangover awaiting the club, who won’t have to worry about qualifiers for the first time since 2015 as they made it straight into next season’s Europa League.READ MORE SUN STORIESGreece lost their first match after Euro 2004 at Albania and missed out on the 2006 World Cup before completely dropping their standards following the 2014 World Cup.Marinakis has claimed those standards will be raised even higher as he suggested the Europa League is on Olympiacos’ sights next, and that’s exactly what needs to be done to follow such a hard act as this past season.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. 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