Over the years, Lalas was president and general manager of the US soccer teams San Jose Earthquakes, New York Red Bulls and Los Angeles Galaxy, where he participated in the transfer of David Beckham. Furthermore, according to unconfirmed reports, he is an unofficial adviser to the Greek nationals.

Brussels and Washington are working on an "umbrella" type framework agreement that must protect personal data and strengthen the rights of EU and US citizens. Abolishing the visa regime for all EU member states is under consideration as well.

On the basis of a court decision, they also require to be repaid the relevant "difference", retroactively from August 2012.

The protesters were apprehended on Tuesday afternoon. They were shouting slogans and distributing leaflets in protest against the conditions in Greek prisons.