"Things are getting tougher round by round and I hope that we can go even further and make Greeks happy. It will not be easy, that's for sure."

Kostas Katsouranis, Greece's stand-in captain for Friday's quarter-final against Germany, admits his side "need a minor miracle" but is adamant they will "fight to the end".

"It won't be our last match at EURO 2012. We players don't think so; that's why we are here." Dimitris Salpingidis spoke in no uncertain terms at Wednesday's press conference in Legionowo when asked about Greece's quarter-final prospects against Germany on Friday.

"The more you eat, the hungrier you get," he continued. "Things are getting tougher round by round and I hope that we can go even further and make Greeks happy. It will not be easy, that's for sure."

What recipe will Greece use in order to make it as hard as possible for Germany? Kostas Katsouranis, who will wear the captain's armband in the absence of the suspended Giorgos Karagounis, singled out one thing in particular: "Self-sacrifice – it's our main characteristic. We will give it all on the field. It will take a minor miracle on Friday. Germany are the favourites, we are the underdogs, but think about it: we will not play against the Germans ten times to see who wins the most. It's one match and we will fight to the end."

Salpingidis was asked about the absence of Karagounis and was quick to emphasise that "he is a very important player for us. He is our captain. We will all fight for him as well."

Both players pointed out that their victory against Russia on matchday three has added to belief in the camp. "It was a very important win because it led to our qualification and also boosted our confidence," said Salpingidis. "When a player comes onto the pitch, he can't know what is going to happen. However, he always thinks about winning. We believed it from the start." Katsouranis added: "We are confident now; we believe in our chances and we will be as focused against Germany as we were against Russia."

In the end, there was once again a question about Giannis Maniatis’ wedding, scheduled for 1 July, the day of the UEFA EURO 2012 final in Kyiv. Katsouranis said: "It's been almost 18 months since Giannis scheduled his wedding. Back then, he didn't know if Greece would be in the finals, nor even if he would be a part of the squad. If you ask me, I don't think he will be there for the wedding ... "

Mel Gibson's Wild Night With Maria Menounos

Mel Gibson enjoyed a raunchy dance with U.S. TV host Maria Menounos at her 34th birthday party on Saturday night (16Jun12). The Lethal Weapon star was invited to the bash by a friend of Menounos and he swiftly made his way to the centre of the room to dance with the Extra frontwoman. The celebration, at Menounos' home in Encino, California, were Hawaiian-themed and Gibson donned a wreath of colourful flowers as he spun the giggling brunette around in time to the music. In pictures obtained by TMZ.com, Gibson can be seen whisking the birthday girl off her feet before she wraps her arms and legs around him as cheering onlookers watch. After placing her back on the ground, Gibson extended his arm and invited the star to take part in a more sedate routine.

Watch the raunchy video here
At the end of the night, Menounos took to her Twitter.com page, writing, "4.30 am - time for bed. Party was insane! Danced my butt off! Sang my butt off... it was epic! Dancing didn't end till (sic) 3am!"

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COMICUS EREFCTUS AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES

 Thursday, 28 June 2012 – Furlan Club, THORNBURY, VIC
Friday, 29 June 2012 – Veneto Club, BULLEEN, VIC
Saturday, 30 June 2012 – Freccia Azzurra, KEYSBOROUGH, VIC
Sunday, 1 July 2pm 2012 – Abruzzo Club, BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC
Sunday, 1 July 8pm 2012 – Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre, TAYLORS LAKES, VIC
Monday, 2 July 2012 – Chapel off Chapel, PRAHRAN, VIC
Tuesday, 3 July 2012 – Comics Lounge, NORTH MELBOURNE, VIC
Wednesday, 4 July 2012 – Normanby House, THORNBURY, VIC
Thursday, 5 July 2012, Clocktower Theatre, MOONEE PONDS, VIC
Friday 6 July 2012 – Castle Hill RSL, CASTLE HILL, NSW
Saturday, 7 July 2012 – Club Marconi, BOSSLEY PARK, NSW
Sunday 8 July 2012 – Centro CBD, WOLLONGONG, NSW
Friday, 13 July 2012 – Burwood RSL, BURWOOD, NSW
Sunday, 15 July 2012 – Lily’s Restaurant Bar & Function Centre, SEVEN HILLS, NSW
Friday, 20 July 2012 – Souths Juniors, KINGSFORD, NSW
Saturday, 21 July 2012 – North Sydney Leagues, CAMMERAY, NSW
Sunday, 22 July 2012 – St George Sailing Club, SANS SOUCI, NSW
Saturday, 28 July 2012 – Rooty Hill RSL, ROOTY HILL, NSW
Sunday, 29 July 2012 – Wenty Leagues, WENTWORTHVILLE, NSW
Thursday, 2 August 2012 – Hellenic Club, CANBERRA, ACT
Friday, 3 August 2012 – Epping Club, EPPING, NSW
Saturday, 4 August 2012 – Club Hurstville, HURSTVILLE, NSW
Sunday, 5 August 2012 – Windsor RSL, SOUTH WINDSOR, NSW
Friday, 10 August 2012 – Canada Bay Club, FIVE DOCK, NSW
Saturday, 11 August 2012 – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, HURLSTONE PARK, NSW
Sunday, 12 August 2012 – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, HURLSTONE PARK, NSW
Tuesday, 14 August 2012 – The Greek Club, SOUTH RISBANE, QLD
Friday. 17 August 2012 – Bankstown Sports Club, BANKSTOWN, NSW
Sunday, 19 August 2012 – Mounties, MT PRITCHARD, NSW
Friday, 24 August 2012 – Burwood RSL, BURWOOD, NSW
Saturday, 25 August 2012 – The Greek Community Club, LAKEMBA, NSW
Sunday, 26 August 2012 – St George Sailing Club, SANS SOUCI, NSW
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ADELAIDE

	LIVE KONSTANTINOPOULOS, EVDOKIA, ZERVAS AND BEKOS TOGETHER 2012
	When : Saturday 23 Jun 12 to Saturday 30 Jun 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	Together for the 1st time in Australia - Konstantinopoulos, Evdokia, Zervas and Bekos Together - Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne More details here....
	ANTONIS REMOS
	When: Sunday 30 Sep 12
	Where :
	Enjoy Remos Live, in a first for Adelaide. Sit down cabaret @ the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Fantastic venue, great atmosphere. More details here....
	GEORGE MICHAEL SYMPHONICA: AUSTRALIA!
	When : Saturday 10 Nov 12 to Saturday 01 Dec 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	We have great news! It's now confirmed that George will be bringing his acclaimed Symphonica tour to the land down under this November with six highly anticipated performances! More details here....

BRISBANE

	GEORGE MICHAEL SYMPHONICA: AUSTRALIA!
	When : Saturday 10 Nov 12 to Saturday 01 Dec 12
	Where :
	We have great news! It's now confirmed that George will be bringing his acclaimed Symphonica tour to the land down under this November with six highly anticipated performances! More details here....

	COMICUS ERECTUS IS ON IT'S WAY TO SYDNEY, CANBERRA & BRISBANE
	When : Thursday 28 Jun 12 to Sunday 26 Aug 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	After selling over 15,000 seats throughout Melbourne and Adelaide) - Comicus Erectus is on it's way to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and back to Melbourne for more laughs! More details here....
	ANTONIS REMOS LIVE 2012
	When: Friday 05 Oct 12
	Where :
	Friday 5 October 2012 - Hellenic Club of Canberra - Olympus Room Antonis Remos with a massive 4 hour show More details here....

	LIVE KONSTANTINOPOULOS, EVDOKIA, ZERVAS AND BEKOS TOGETHER 2012
	When : Saturday 23 Jun 12 to Saturday 30 Jun 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	Together for the 1st time in Australia - Konstantinopoulos, Evdokia, Zervas and Bekos Together - Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne More details here....
	COMICUS ERECTUS IS ON IT'S WAY TO SYDNEY, CANBERRA & BRISBANE
	When : Thursday 28 Jun 12 to Sunday 26 Aug 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	After selling over 15,000 seats throughout Melbourne and Adelaide) - Comicus Erectus is on it's way to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and back to Melbourne for more laughs! More details here....
	DARLEY PEREZ VS. MICHAEL KATSIDIS
	When: Friday 10 Aug 12
	Where : Morongo Casino USA - on ESPN TV
	A lightweight main event attraction featuring Columbia's undefeated power puncher Darley Perez (25-0, 19 KOs) against Australia's rugged tough guy, Michael Katsidis "The Great" (28-6, 23 KOs). More details here....
	REMOS LIVE 2012 MELBOURNE 28 - 29 SEPTEMBER
	When : Friday 28 Sep 12 to Saturday 29 Sep 12
	Where : Pavilion in Melbourne (137 Racecourse Rd Flemington)
	Antonis Remos Live 2012 at the Pavilion in Melbourne (137 Racecourse Rd Flemington) September 28-29 More details here....
	GEORGE MICHAEL SYMPHONICA: AUSTRALIA!
	When : Saturday 10 Nov 12 to Saturday 01 Dec 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	We have great news! It's now confirmed that George will be bringing his acclaimed Symphonica tour to the land down under this November with six highly anticipated performances! More details here....

	GEORGE MICHAEL SYMPHONICA: AUSTRALIA!
	When : Saturday 10 Nov 12 to Saturday 01 Dec 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	We have great news! It's now confirmed that George will be bringing his acclaimed Symphonica tour to the land down under this November with six highly anticipated performances! More details here....

SYDNEY

	LIVE KONSTANTINOPOULOS, EVDOKIA, ZERVAS AND BEKOS TOGETHER 2012
	When : Saturday 23 Jun 12 to Saturday 30 Jun 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	Together for the 1st time in Australia - Konstantinopoulos, Evdokia, Zervas and Bekos Together - Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne More details here....
	REBETIKA
	When: Saturday 23 Jun 12
	Where : Addison Road Commuity Centre Hall
	Saturday 23rd June 2012 at the Addison Rd Community Centre hall More details here....
	BAR OMEGA
	When: Saturday 23 Jun 12
	Where : BUCKLAND HOTEL Cnr Mitchell Rd and Buckland St,Alexandria
	Saturday 23 June at the Buckland Hotel - Cnr Mitchell Rd & Buckland St Alexandria playing the best in Greek , 80s house and dance. $3 drinks and shots from 9.3 til 11.30pm More details here....
	GREECE VS GERMANY LIVE 4.45AM
	When: Saturday 23 Jun 12
	Where : Enmore Theatre Sydney
	Greece Vs Germany Euro 2012 - Enmore Theatre This Saturday morning. 4.45am More details here....
	COMICUS ERECTUS IS ON IT'S WAY TO SYDNEY, CANBERRA & BRISBANE
	When : Thursday 28 Jun 12 to Sunday 26 Aug 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	After selling over 15,000 seats throughout Melbourne and Adelaide) - Comicus Erectus is on it's way to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and back to Melbourne for more laughs! More details here....
	GREEK TAVERNA NIGHT
	When: Friday 29 Jun 12
	Where : Alexander's The Great Club" in Marrickville
	Join us in a wonderful Greek Taverna night at "Alexander's The Great Club" in Marrickville. On the 29 June we will be hosting a night filled with fresh delicious food and live band entertainment. More details here....
	THE BASEMENT 'GOES GREEK'
	When: Saturday 30 Jun 12
	Where : SYDNEY
	This spectacular event makes its highly anticipated return in 2012 at the iconic famous venue. Featuring singers MARIA STAVROPOULOU, NIKITA & band + DJs KRAZY KON,ADONIS,DIMIK,DIMI GEE. Tix on sale More details here....
	DARLEY PEREZ VS. MICHAEL KATSIDIS
	When: Friday 10 Aug 12
	Where : Morongo Casino USA - on ESPN TV
	A lightweight main event attraction featuring Columbia's undefeated power puncher Darley Perez (25-0, 19 KOs) against Australia's rugged tough guy, Michael Katsidis "The Great" (28-6, 23 KOs). More details here....
	GEORGE MICHAEL SYMPHONICA: AUSTRALIA!
	When : Saturday 10 Nov 12 to Saturday 01 Dec 12
	Where : Various locations around Australia
	We have great news! It's now confirmed that George will be bringing his acclaimed Symphonica tour to the land down under this November with six highly anticipated performances! More details here....

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