Alexis Tsipras is a 40 year old family man and civil engineer who frequently rides a motorbike to work. He is also the former Young Communist and new Greek Prime Minister who may hold the future of the European economy in his hands
The decision to rest Muller, Gomez and Podolski against Greece was by seen by some as a sign of disrespect - however replacements Schurrle, Klose and Reus only served to show the unreal wealth of talent that Germany have at their disposal.
It could still go horribly downhill from here on in, but UEFA EURO 2012 has been an expectation-topping blast so far, with not a cagey 0-0 draw in sight.