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Olympiacos Chairman Evangelos Marinakis Goes on Trial in Greece's Biggest Sports-Violence Case

The sprawling case stems from a 2023 flare attack that fatally injured a riot officer.

A police officer walks outside Athens' high security Korydallos prison before Olympiacos chairman Marinakis and fans' trial over deadly 2023 sports violence, in Athens, Greece, November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi

Overview

  • A total of 142 supporters are charged with running a criminal organisation and causing life‑threatening explosions, with seven accused of leading the group.
  • Marinakis and four Olympiacos board members face misdemeanour counts alleging instigation through statements and support of a criminal group from 2019 to 2024, accusations they reject as baseless.
  • The opening session was held in a specially arranged courtroom beside Korydallos high‑security prison under strict ID checks, metal detectors, and heavy police presence.
  • Marinakis did not appear in person and was represented by counsel, while a three‑judge panel prepares to hear testimony from more than 200 witnesses over a process expected to last months.
  • Defense lawyers requested a larger courtroom, and judges scheduled the next hearing for November 25.