Spanoulis receives warm surprise home visit by 250 Olympiacos fans / News - Basketnews.com

Credit:

Fans of Olympiacos Piraeus adore Vassilis Spanoulis and will cherish him forever as they regard him as one of the most iconic personalities in the club's history.

Vassilis Spanoulis

Position:SG, PGAge:39Height:193 cmWeight:96 kgBirth place:Larissa, GreeceProfileNewsStatistics

A fraction of the team's fans decided to make him a pleasant surprise. About 250 of them left the Greek football league game between Olympiacos and Apollon Smyrna, taking place in Piraeus, ten minutes before the final whistle, and paid the legendary ex-player a visit at his household, where a party with chants and flares broke out.

Spanoulis welcomed the surprise full of joy and excitement as he did not expect it. The former captain of the Reds and his family were speechless since they didn't have the slightest idea that such an event would take place.

According to gazzetta.gr, Vassilis Spanoulis was sitting at home with his family when he heard voices and chants. He immediately got up with his wife and kids to see the fans of Olympiacos sing his name. "Thank you for honoring me and loving me as I have loved you. I always had in mind how to make you proud. Stand next to the team as you've always done. I love you very much," was the 39-year-old's message to the gathered crowd.

Olympiacos intend to hold a special event to honor Spanoulis at some point during the season. Details will be announced in due time.

* Cover photo is from Spanoulis's celebratory reception by Olympiacos fans after the club won its last-to-date Greek League trophy in 2016.

Subscribe to BN+ and get access to exclusive content.