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    As Greeks arrive in Manila, Antetokounmpo wows Nashville SC fans by burying a shot from distance
    Aug 20, 2023
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    NASHVILLE, Tennessee — It turns out that two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has a deft scoring touch on the court — and the pitch.

    Antetokounmpo, a minority owner of Nashville SC of the MLS, was on the field on Saturday night (Sunday, Manila time) before the start of his team's Leagues Cup final against Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami, playfully taking shots on goal.

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    Antetokounmpo, who purchased a stake in the club in March, delighted the fans by burying a shot from distance and emulating the goal celebration of another superstar from the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo.

    The 7-foot, "Greek Soccer Freak," who has scored more than 16,000 points in his NBA career, found the back of the net with a shot from near midfield. He sprinted toward the middle of the pitch, jumped and hit the landing while thrusting his arms out at his hips. He repeated the celebration a second time.

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    Antetokounmpo's father, Charles, was professional soccer player in Nigeria.

    Other Nashville SC minority owners include actress Reese Witherspoon, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, and Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg.

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