“Boston Celtics, you are not world champions,” declared Ergin Ataman, head coach of the European champion Panathinaikos, in an interview on the Off the RECourt with Shane Larkin podcast. Ataman downplayed the Celtics’ title, stating, “You are only NBA champions, American champions.”

He then issued a direct challenge: “We are the Euroleague champion. If you want to be world champion, come to play with us. This is a challenge, come. Come to play, then beat us, you can be the world champions.”

NBA vs. EuroLeague

Ataman’s proposal for a showdown isn’t a new idea in basketball. There have long been calls for a tournament that brings together champions from the world’s top leagues, similar to competitions in other sports like soccer.

While such a tournament has yet to materialize, exhibition games between NBA and EuroLeague champions have taken place. Surprisingly, the results are fairly even, with NBA champions holding a narrow 2-1 edge.

The most recent example came in 2010, when Kobe Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers fell 92-88 to Barcelona in Spain. Prior to that, the San Antonio Spurs defeated Panathinaikos 113-91 in 2007, and in 1997, Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls beat Olympiacos 104-78.

Ataman’s respect for the NBA

Despite his challenge to the Celtics, Ataman emphasized his opinion on the NBA. “The NBA has a different mentality. Respect,” he noted in the same interview. The Turkish coach also expressed interest in one day coaching in the NBA: “I have the confidence in myself if one day, one NBA team come, of course, when my contract is over because I am very happy in Panathinaikos,” he added.

[Watch Panathinaikos vs Chelsea live in the USA on Paramount+]

Chelsea‘s Conference League campaign got off to a tougher start than anticipated, but they managed to secure a 4-2 victory over Gent. Now, the Blues aim to stay on top of their group as they prepare for a challenging away match against Panathinaikos.

The Greek side is known for their strength at home and will be eager to rebound after a 1-1 draw with Borac in their opener. Chelsea, meanwhile, will need to maintain their form to overcome one of the competition’s toughest rivals and keep their momentum going.

Panathinaikos vs Chelsea: Kick-Off Time in your country

Argentina: 1:45 PM

Australia: 2:45 AM (October 25)

Bangladesh: 10:45 PM

Canada: 12:45 PM

France: 6:45 PM

Germany: 6:45 PM

India: 10:15 PM

Indonesia: 12:45 AM (October 25)

Ireland: 5:45 PM

Italy: 6:45 PM

Malaysia: 12:45 AM (October 25)

Mexico: 10:45 AM

Netherlands: 6:45 PM

Nigeria: 5:45 PM

Portugal: 5:45 PM

South Africa: 6:45 PM

Spain: 6:45 PM

UAE: 8:45 PM

UK: 5:45 PM

United States: 12:45 PM (ET)

Panathinaikos vs Chelsea: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Argentina: Disney+ Argentina

Australia: Stan Sport

Bangladesh: Sony LIV, SONY TEN 5, SONY TEN 5 HD

Canada: DAZN Canada

France: myCANAL, Canal+ Live 9

Germany: Sky Go, WOW, RTL+, Sky Sport Top, Event Sky Sport Mix

India: JioTV, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 5, SONY TEN 5 HD

Indonesia: beIN Sports Connect Indonesia, Vidio, beIN Sports 3 Indonesia

Ireland: discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, Talksport 2 Radio UK

Italy: SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport 254

Malaysia: beIN Sports Connect Malaysia

Mexico: Fox Sports App, Disney+ Mexico, Amazon Prime Video, Fox Sports 2 Mexico

Portugal: DAZN Portugal, DAZN Eleven 2 Portugal

Spain: Movistar+, Movistar Champions League 9

United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 1, beIN Sports English

UK: discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, Talksport 2 Radio UK

USA: Paramount+, ViX

Baldock was discovered in the pool of his house; he was scheduled to return to England to celebrate his son’s first birthday. When his wife could not reach him, she called the authorities, and the police found his body in the pool.

According to initial reports, Baldock died from drowning, and the police have found no indications of a criminal act. Ironically, following his death, Greece played against England and won the match 2-1, with goalscorer Vangelis Pavlidis lifting a Baldock jersey alongside his teammates to celebrate both the first goal and the final whistle.

Panathinaikos to Pay Three Year’s Wages to George Baldock’s Family

George Baldock played for various clubs in the lower divisions in England, with his most notable stint at Sheffield United, where he played three out of seven seasons in the Premier League. Baldock recently signed a contract to play with Greek giants Panathinaikos, where he appeared in only four games.

The club announced on social media that they are set to pay the entire three-year contract Baldock has remaining to his wife, supporting her in raising their 1-year-old child. At the national team level, Baldock played 12 times for Greece, beginning his career with the national team in 2022.

Individually, some of Baldock’s notable accolades include being named Milton Keynes Dons Academy Player of the Year for 2010–11, Milton Keynes Dons Young Player of the Year for 2015–16, and earning a spot on the PFA Team of the Year for League Two in 2015–16.

The fourth qualifying round of the Conference League is now in full swing, with just one match separating the teams from securing a coveted spot in the league phase. The stakes are high, and this round promises to deliver a thrilling contest between two formidable sides from their respective leagues.

On one side, Panathinaikos, who were knocked out by Ajax in their bid for the Europa League, are aiming to exact revenge in this tournament. Their opponents, Lens, are a top contender in Ligue 1, looking to make their mark on the international stage as well. This clash is must-watch, with both teams eager to advance and prove themselves on a bigger stage.

Lens vs Panathinaikos: Kick-Off Time in your country

Andorra: 9:00 PM
Cyprus: 10:00 PM
France: 9:00 PM
Greece: 10:00 PM
Slovakia: 9:00 PM
Switzerland: 9:00 PM
USA: 3:00 PM (ET)

Lens vs Panathinaikos: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Andorra: Canal+ Foot
Cyprus: Cablenet Sports 3
France: myCANAL, Canal+ Foot
Greece: Cosmote Sport 1 HD
Slovakia: Arena Sport 1 Slovakia
Switzerland: Sunrise TV, Canal+ Foot

As the UEFA Europa League knockout stages heat up, the fate of Ajax and Panathinaikos hangs in the balance. Ajax hold a slim advantage after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Greece, setting them up with the upper hand for the return leg at home. Despite this, Ajax cannot afford to be complacent. Panathinaikos, now with nothing to lose, is expected to come out swinging, aiming to overturn the deficit and level the aggregate score.

With just a single goal separating the two teams, the tie remains incredibly tight. Ajax will need to defend their lead with determination, while Panathinaikos will be pushing relentlessly for the win that could turn the series in their favor. The stakes are high, and the upcoming match promises to be a thrilling contest as both sides battle for a place in the next round.

Ajax vs Panathinaikos: Kick-Off Time in your country

Croatia: 8:15 PM
Israel: 9:15 PM
Greece: 9:15 PM
Netherlands: 8:15 PM

Ajax vs Panathinaikos: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Greece: Cosmote Sport 2 HD
International: Bet365
Israel: 5Sport
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport

As the UEFA Europa League main draw inches closer, two storied teams in European football are set to clash in the qualifying stage. Panathinaikos, who secured a fourth-place finish in the Super League Greece, will host the match. They recently dispatched Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv with ease, but their upcoming challenge promises to be much tougher.

Ajax, eager to bounce back from a disappointing 2023/2024 Eredivisie season, have their sights set on a strong tournament run. Having just eliminated Vojvodina, the Dutch giants are aiming to reassert their dominance in European competitions. Both teams, familiar faces in the Champions League, will vie for a spot in the prestigious main draw, adding an extra layer of excitement to this early-stage showdown.

Panathinaikos vs Ajax: Kick-Off Time in your country

Croatia: 8:00 PM
Cyprus: 9:00 PM
Greece: 9:00 PM
Netherlands: 8:00 PM
Serbia: 8:00 PM

Panathinaikos vs Ajax: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Croatia: Arena Sport 1 Croatia
Cyprus: Cablenet Sports 2
Greece: Cosmote Sport 1 HD
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
Serbia: Arena 2 Premium

The 2023/2024 Super League Greece 1 season is almost over, and to the surprise of Greek soccer fans, none of the eternal archrivals are in the fight for the championship, which will be contested between PAOK and AEK Athens. Olympiacos defeated AEK 2-0 in the previous Matchday, but PAOK’s 4-1 victory against Panathinaikos (who also had a chance of contending) left the “Τhrylos” with no chance of winning the title.

However, there is still much at stake in this intense derby. Both teams will be fighting for the last qualifying spot for the Europa League. Olympiacos, with 73 points, needs only a tie to secure the spot, while Panathinaikos also requires just a draw to clinch it.

Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos: Kick-Off Time in Your Country

Greece: 8:00 PM
Nigeria: 6:00 PM
South Africa: 7:00 PM
Turkey: 8:00 PM
USA: 1:00 PM (ET)

Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos: TV Channel and Live Streaming in Your Country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Greece: Cosmote Sport 3 HD
Nigeria Sporty TV, StarTimes App
South Africa: StarTimes App, Sporty TV
Turkey: Exxen S Sport+

A highly anticipated duel awaits in Round 7 of the 2023/2024 Super League Greece 1 Playoffs, as these two rivals clash with nothing less than the top spot in the standings at stake, with only a few Matchdays remaining in the tournament. On one side, we have the leaders, AEK Athens, boasting 72 points and determined to maintain their position atop of the standings.

They understand the significance of securing victory to achieve this goal. Meanwhile, Panathinaikos sees this as a golden opportunity to seize the lead. However, they are aware that a negative result could tilt the scales in favor of their adversaries.

AEK Athens vs Panathinaikos: Kick-Off Time in Your Country

Argentina: 2:30 PM
Australia: 4:30 AM (April 25)
Canada: 1:30 PM
Greece: 8:30 PM
Mexico: 11:30 AM
USA: 1:30 PM (ET)

AEK Athens vs Panathinaikos: TV Channel and Live Streaming in Your Country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Argentina: Claro Sports
Australia: Antenna Satellite/Pacific
Canada: Antenna Satellite/Pacific
Greece: Cosmote Sport 1 HD
International: Bet365
Mexico: Claro Sports
USA: Antenna Satellite/Pacific

It’s a fresh installment of the “Derby of the Eternal Enemies,” and as has often been the case throughout history, considering these are the two most successful teams in Greece, both teams find themselves in contention for the top spots in the Super League Greece 1. Olympiacos currently holds the top position in the league with 19 points after seven games played.

On the other hand, Panathinaikos has accumulated 16 points, and a victory in this match would catapult them to the summit of the standings. Furthermore, the intensity of this fixture always remains ever-present, consistently making headlines in this latest rendition of “The Mother of All Battles.”

Olympiacos Piraeus vs Panathinaikos: Kick-Off Time

Argentina: 1:30 PM
Australia: 2:30 AM (October 23)
Canada: 12:30 PM
Croatia: 6:30 PM
Greece: 7:30 PM
Serbia: 6:30 PM
United States: 12:30 PM (ET)

Olympiacos Piraeus vs Panathinaikos: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Greece: Cosmote Sport 1 HD
International: Bet365

Following their defeat against AEK Athens, which halted their streak of consecutive victories since the start of the championship, Panathinaikos demonstrated resilience by bouncing back with a victory on Matchday 6, bringing their total points to 13. Currently, they trail the league leaders, Olympiacos, by four points and are eager to secure three points that would narrow the gap.

Nevertheless, their upcoming match won’t be a walk in the park as they face PAOK, who currently sit in second place in the tournament with 13 points. PAOK are determined to secure a victory to stay in contention with the tournament leaders.

Panathinaikos vs PAOK: Kick-Off Time

Argentina: 1:30 PM
Australia: 2:30 AM (October 2)
Canada: 12:30 PM
Croatia: 6:30 PM
Greece: 7:30 PM
Serbia: 6:30 PM
United States:12:30 PM (ET)

Panathinaikos vs PAOK: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Croatia: Sportklub 2 Croatia
Greece: Cosmote Sport 1 HD
International: Bet365
Serbia: SportKlub 2 Serbia

Panathinaikos have undoubtedly had a great start to the season with 3 games won out of a possible 3 (they still have 1 to make up) and are aiming to compete at the top. Currently, Olympiacos leads with 13 points, so a victory would bring Panathinaikos within 1 point of the top spot.

However, they won’t have an easy match as their opponents will be AEK Athens, who didn’t have the best start but remain a formidable team. With 3 points, they would reach a total of 8 points, bringing them close to the top positions, so they are determined to pursue a victory.

Panathinaikos vs AEK Athens: Kick-Off Time

Australia: 3:00 PM
Canada: 2:00 PM
Croatia: 7:00 PM
Greece: 8:00 PM
Serbia: 12:00 PM
United States: 2:00 PM (ET)

Panathinaikos vs AEK Athens: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Argentina: Claro Sports
Greece: Cosmote Sport 1 HD
International: Bet365
Mexico: Claro Sports