Giannakopoulos receives a harsh sanction: 10 months out of the Greek league

Dimitris Giannakopoulosowner of Panathinaikoshas been sanctioned with a ban on access to sports venues for ten months and a fine of 60,000 euros by the Greek Sports Judge. Additionally, the club Panathinaikos He received a fine of 30,000 euros. The entity has communicated its intention to appeal the decision.

The sanction imposed on Giannakopoulos derives from their activity on social networks. Specifically, the resolution refers to a story posted on Instagram where a chant related to the ongoing Greek basketball scandal was heard. The Sports Judge of ESAKE announced the punishment, finding Giannakopoulos guilty of the disciplinary crime of defamation through social networks.

As a result of this ruling, Giannakopoulos He is prohibited from entering all Greek pavilions during the established ten-month period. He Panathinaikosfor its part, was fined for the actions of its owner. The club considers the sanction “extreme” and plans to file an appeal with ASEAD with the aim of achieving a reduction in the penalties.

In parallel, the Euroleague has initiated independent disciplinary proceedings against Giannakopoulos. This file was opened following a complaint filed by the Olympiacosadding a new dimension to the legal problems of the Athenian team owner.

The case of the Euroleague focuses on republication by Giannakopoulosalso on Instagram, of banners and chants displayed by Panathinaikos fans during the Euroleague match against Baskonia on October 22. According to Olympiacos’ complaint, the content attempted to link the club and its coach, Georgios. Bartzokaswith the judicial investigation underway into alleged manipulation of basketball matches in Greece. It should be noted that the Panathinaikos had already been fined by the Disciplinary Judge of the Euroleague on October 29 by the banners and chants of his followers, managing the case of Giannakopoulos separately.