Greek football, also known as soccer in some countries, is a popular sport in Greece. The top professional league is the Super League Greece, which features well-known clubs like Olympiacos, PAOK, and AEK Athens. These teams compete for the championship title each season, and matches often draw large crowds. The national team, known as the Ethniki, has had notable successes, including winning the UEFA European Championship in 2004. Football is deeply ingrained in Greek culture, with passionate fans supporting their local clubs and a rich history of rivalries, particularly the fierce competition between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos.