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Yannakopoulos: “Ataman’s Choice is Mine and I Stand by It”

Published January 3, 2026, 08:28

Dimitris Giannakopoulos expressed his full support for Ergin Ataman and the Panathinaikos players after their defeat against Olympiacos. Through an Instagram story, the owner of the KAE clarified that anyone with complaints should address them directly to him, while also supporting his choice of Ataman. He also referred to complaints about refereeing, emphasizing that Panathinaikos has dealt with other issues on its own initiative, but there is one issue that remains unresolved: the difference in treatment by the referees compared to Olympiacos. Giannakopoulos called on those who do not trust the athletes and staff to stop criticizing them, reminding them that no one came to the team against their will.