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Giannakopoulos Demands Fines from EuroLeague for Fan Behavior

Published January 23, 2026, 22:03
Giannakopoulos Demands Fines from EuroLeague for Fan Behavior

During Panathinaikos' trip to Tel Aviv to face Maccabi, coach Ergin Ataman was subjected to intense booing and gestures from Israeli fans. Dimitris Giannakopoulos, the owner of Panathinaikos BC, strongly reacted on social media, criticizing the EuroLeague for fining owners and coaches for public statements while demanding that clubs whose fans engage in abusive behavior also be penalized.