Reactions as a lion scares 'Greek god' at Sharjah FC

Fabian Simiyu 16:32 - 29 September 2022

A collage of Kostas Manolas and a lion

Kostas Manolas, widely referred to as the 'Greek god' nearly took off during a promo shoot for his unveiling at Sharjah FC when the live lion that was on set roared.

Sharjah FC went an extra mile when shooting the unveiling video for the former AS Roma star as they brought a live lion on set.

Everything seemed to be going as planned before the king of the jungle roared. Manolas tried to run away after the roar only to be restrained by the crime danger ropes.

The former Napoli and Roma defender switched from Olympiacos to Sharjah on September 22, 2022.

Kostas Manolas during the Europa League match between Atalanta B.C. and Olympiacos F.C., in Bergamo, Gewiss Stadium, Italy, on February 17 2022.

Roma fans will never forget about Manolas after his famous last-minute strike against Barcelona in 2018 hence kicking the Spanish giants out of the Champions League tournament. The 'Greek god' nickname was introduced after the wonder goal.

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“Roma have risen from their ruins,” boomed Drury over the celebrations. “Manolas, the Greek God in Rome! The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes. This was not meant to happen; this could not happen … this is happening!" Were Drury's words to describe Manolas after scoring against Barcelona.

Since then, Manolas became Roma's idol after the likes of Francesco Totti.