Greeks Face German Nemesis as Bailout Battle Moves to Soccer
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Chancellor Angela Merkel will be cheering from the stands tomorrow as Europe’s austerity battle moves to the soccer field, with Greece seeking retribution from the country that’s demanding spending cuts its citizens decry.
The Greeks are taking on record three-time title winner Germany in the second quarterfinal of the European Championship, the meeting of the top 16 teams in the region being held in Poland and Ukraine. The Germans are the only team to have won all three of the opening round matches, while Greece, the 2004 champion, is a surprise contender after upsetting Russia.