During a speech in Thessaloniki, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recounted a humorous exchange he overheard. A young fan, seemingly unimpressed with discussions about the city’s new metro system, reportedly exclaimed, “Forget the metro, bring back Konstantelias!” referring to Greek footballer Dimitris Konstantelias who recently transferred to a European team. Mitsotakis used this anecdote to express his delight at seeing Greek athletes succeed internationally. He stated that it is always a pleasure to witness Greek footballers achieving recognition in European clubs. The incident provided a lighthearted moment during the Prime Minister's address. The story highlights the public’s passion for football and its occasional overshadowing of local infrastructure projects.