Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace after provocative fan banner
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was the target of Crystal Palace fans' ire after the club were demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has taken legal action against Premier League rivals Crystal Palace for libel. The lawsuit was filed at London's High Court, with reports suggesting it was related to a provocative banner displayed by Palace fans during a match last August. Marinakis, a Greek shipping magnate, acquired Nottingham Forest in 2017 and also owns Olympiacos.
The banner in question depicted Marinakis holding a gun to the head of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, with a speech bubble stating, "Mr Marinakis is not involved in blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking or corruption." Despite the inflammatory imagery, Marinakis has consistently denied any involvement in match-fixing, corruption, or other illicit activities.
In the case, Marinakis is suing CPFC Limited and "Persons Unknown." The lawsuit has been filed against both the football club and unnamed individuals. Marinakis' lawyers have yet to comment on the matter.
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