The Euroleague has imposed a severe economic sanction to Dimitris Giannakopoulosthe majority and controversial shareholder appears in front of the Panathinaikos. The owner of the Greek club has been fined with a total amount of 100,000 euros, one of the highest figures recently imposed by the maximum European club competition, reflecting the seriousness of the accused events.
According to the official statement issued by Euroleague basketballthe disciplinary decision responds to a series of incidents that occurred during the recent Playoffs of the Euroleague 2024-25. Specifically, “social networks on arbitration action, derogatory comments and damage to other clubs, individuals and the Euroleague Basketball organization” are penalized, demonstrating little tolerance towards this type of behavior.
This strong fine underlines the uncompromising position of the Euroleague With the public criticisms of European basketball actors, for inappropriate. The sanction a Giannakopoulos It arrives at a key moment of the season, on the eve of the fifth game between Panathinaikos and Epes in the quarterfinal playoff.
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