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ATHENS Jan 14: Diego Maradona has praised Greece's surprise European championship win calling it a miracle that "is good for football". One of the greatest footballers of all time, the Argentine arrived in Athens on a mystery trip early Thursday but has remained out of sight for more than 24 hours. He briefly spoke to reporters at the airport before being rushed off to a central Athens hotel he has since not left. "Greece beat everyone. It was a miracle and it is good for football when small teams do so well. They shake things up," Maradona said. Outsiders Greece managed one of the biggest upsets in international soccer history when they won the 2004 European championship in Portugal with victories over holders France, favourites Czech Republic and the hosts in the final.
— Reuters
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