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Marinakis altercation rocks Nottingham Forest owner

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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis became the center of attention after being filmed in a heated altercation during Sunday's Euroleague Basketball final in Athens. The 58-year-old Greek businessman, who also owns Olympiakos, appeared in widely circulated footage wearing a ripped shirt while arguing in the stands during his team's 92-85 victory over Real Madrid.

Greek media identified Marinakis's argument partner as Grigoris Dimitriadis, a former close advisor to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The incident occurred as Marinakis watched his basketball team triumph, with security personnel separating the two men by a barrier. The Premier League club has not yet commented on the incident that has drawn significant media attention.

The altercation comes after Forest secured a 16th-place finish in the Premier League with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on the final day of the season. Marinakis's ownership has been relatively stable since his takeover, but this public incident raises questions about the businessman's conduct during high-profile sporting events.