Yesterday's agreement between Greece and the troika offer the nation hopes that it will be granted at least 10 billion euros in loan disbursements by lenders. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras sounded hopeful, stating: "The long negotiations with the troika have been completed successfully".

Greece's Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras refused to reveal if the troika and Greece will complete their discussions today after holding drawn-out meetings this past weekend.

The Greek men's national football team ranks 12th, according to the recent World Ranking published by the International Federation of Assoociation Football ( FIFA ).