It is not the first time we see the owner of the Premier League club Nottingham Fores Evangelos Marinakis in an unfortunate situation. – We have summarized the small list below.
The chaos at the club has “as usual” been great with frequent changes of managers, which brought them into the relegation battle. – In the end, they finished 14th in the Premier League, four points above West Ham, who along with Burnley and Wolverhampton are relegated to the Championship.
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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis appeared to be involved in a confrontation, not during Sunday’s game at The City Ground against Bournemouth, but in the Euroleague basketball final on Sunday night.
Marinakis was in the stands when his beloved Olympiacos faced Real Madrid in Athens. The Greek team eventually won 92–85.
Footage from the event has spread on social media. The film clips show the Forest owner in what appears to be a heated argument in the stands.
The Greek newspaper ekathimerini.com reports that Marinakis came into conflict with Grigoris Dmitriadis – former close advisor to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The clips show the two involved in loud shouting, with a fence and security personnel between them. Neither of them seemed to come into physical contact with each other.
Torn shirt – but unclear why
The videos also show Marinakis with a torn shirt at one point. However, it is unclear how or when this happened.
Nottingham Forest did not want to comment on the incident. Olympiacos is currently not available for comment.
Turbulent season for Forest
Forest drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on the very last day of the Premier League and thus ended a very turbulent season.
Marinakis’ club finished in a disappointing 16th place and was involved in a fierce relegation battle for much of the season.
The chaos on the manager’s bench
After last season, it was the end for Nuno Espírito Santo. Then followed Ange Postecoglou’s disastrous 39-day period, followed by Sean Dyche and finally Vítor Pereira.
It was Pereira who finally led them to safety as the season ended with 44 points.
European adventure – lost final
In the midst of the league battle, Forest also had some fantastic European nights. The club made it all the way to the semi-finals of the Europa League, but there Aston Villa were too strong. Villa then secured the trophy on Wednesday.
The stars could disappear this summer
A lot of interest is expected in Forest’s star players when the transfer window opens.
Elliot Anderson has interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City. Morgan Gibbs-White is also expected to be among the most in-demand players from the team.
Here is a list of key events related to Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, based on the available information:
📅 Timeline of events related to Evangelos Marinakis
Pre-2010: Background
Marinakis is the son of shipowner and politician Miltiadis Marinakis. He has built his fortune in shipping through Capital Maritime & Trading Corp.
2010: Buys Olympiakos
Marinakis buys the Greek big club Olympiakos. Under his leadership, the club has won 11 league championships and the UEFA Conference League.
2010–2015: The Koriopolis match-fixing scandal
Marinakis is being investigated in the extensive Greek match-fixing scandal “Koriopolis” for the period 2010–2011. He is accused of leading a criminal organization that fixed matches related to promotion and relegation. In July 2015, however, he is acquitted due to lack of evidence.
2015: Accusations of bribery against judges
A prosecutor in the same case claims that judges have accepted bribes to ensure that Marinakis was not prosecuted. Marinakis denies all charges.
2017: Buys Nottingham Forest
Marinakis buys Nottingham Forest, which was playing in the Championship at the time.
2018: Drug charges in Greece
A Greek prosecutor charges Marinakis with financing, storing and selling drugs – linked to a two-tonne heroin seizure from 2014. Marinakis denies all accusations and claims that the charge is politically motivated.
2022: Got Forest promoted to the Premier League
Forest are promoted to the Premier League after a 23-year absence. Marinakis gives all employees bonuses and later statuettes to the players with the inscription “Never Never Give Up”.
2023–2024: Defamation lawsuit against rival
Marinakis is suing Aris Thessaloniki owner Irini Karypidou and Israeli actors for defamation. The lawsuit concerns allegations that he is the “leader of a criminal organization” and guilty of “match-fixing, extortion, fraud and arson.” The trial is scheduled for 2027.
2024: FA fine and stand countdown
Marinakis is fined £750,000 by the FA after a post on X (Twitter) in which he suggested that VAR referee Stuart Attwell was a Luton supporter. Later that year, he will receive a five-game grandstand count for spitting on the floor past referees after a home defeat to Fulham.
2023–2024: New indictments for football violence in Greece
Marinakis is charged along with four other Olympiakos board members for “inciting violence” and “supporting a criminal organization” in the period 2019-2024. The indictment is linked to the death of a 31-year-old police officer during riots outside a women’s volleyball match in 2023. Marinakis’ lawyer calls the accusations “completely unfounded.” The trial will start in November 2025.
2025: Player rebellion – coach the lighthouse
After the 0-0 draw against Wolves, a group of senior players meet with Marinakis in the director’s box to complain about Sean Dyche’s methods and training. Marinakis listens, and Dyche is sacked just before midnight the same day.
2026 (May 23): Athens basketball drama
During the Euroleague final between Olympiakos and Real Madrid, Marinakis gets into a physical confrontation in the stands. According to Marinakis, Grigoris Dimitriadis, former state secretary to the Greek prime minister, spat on him. Marinakis says he hit back, after which Dimitriadis tore his shirt. Video shows Marinakis with a torn shirt. Dimitriadis’ lawyers are considering legal action.
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