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Evangelos Marinakis and Olympiakos Executives to Face Trial in Sports Violence Case

The Greek judicial council has ruled that Marinakis and four board members will stand trial for charges stemming from a fatal incident involving Olympiakos fans in 2023.

Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Final - Olympiacos v Fiorentina - Agia Sophia Stadium, Athens, Greece - May 30, 2024 Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis celebrates after winning the Europa Conference League final REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/File Photo
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The Olympiakos president, who denies any wrongdoing, accused the Greek government and some of the media of trying to blackmail him

Overview

  • Evangelos Marinakis, Olympiakos chairman and owner of Nottingham Forest, along with four board members, will face misdemeanor charges related to sports violence in Greece.
  • The charges stem from a December 2023 incident where a riot police officer was fatally injured during clashes with Olympiakos fans outside a volleyball match against Panathinaikos.
  • The Greek judicial council has also ordered over 140 individuals, primarily Olympiakos fans, to stand trial for alleged involvement in a criminal organization.
  • Marinakis has denied all charges, claiming they are part of a politically motivated effort by the Greek government to undermine his media group and press freedom.
  • A trial date has not yet been set, and broader investigations into sports violence in Greece continue as authorities aim to address longstanding issues of hooliganism.