Ronaldinho’s Love for Greek Music: Despina Vandi, Thodoris Farras, and Katerina Lioliou

One of the standout players in recent years with his appearances in the red-and-white jersey, Brazilian Olympiacos footballer Ronaldinho has not only impressed on the field but also off it with his unique celebrations of Piraeus’ successes. The Brazilian player has a special love for Greek music and has frequently serenaded social media with Greek songs. Undoubtedly, his favorite song is ‘Panselinos’ by Despina Vandi and Mente Fuerte, which he has performed multiple times over the past months. He also shows great affection for Thodoris Farras and Katerina Lioliou. It all started last summer when Ronaldinho couldn’t stop singing ‘Panselinos.’ After winning the Conference League with Olympiacos, he celebrated non-stop during his vacation. Later, at a summer night club in Athens, he uploaded a video interpreting the famous song. On New Year’s Day 2025, Ronaldinho once again set social media ablaze by singing and dancing to ‘Panselinos.’ Beyond Vandi, Ronaldinho also enjoys ‘Nikiastike’ by Katerina Lioliou, which he sang after scoring twice against AEK at the Opap Arena. His absolute showstopper was with Thodoris Farras after securing the championship. Wearing sunglasses, he gave an impromptu performance of ‘Pali Pali’ in the locker room. Not stopping there, he even hit the stage, performing a duet with Despina Vandi herself at a venue where she and Antonis Remos were performing. Clearly, Ronaldinho is one of the most epic figures in Greek football.