Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner
Summary
Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest football club, is suing Crystal Palace over a banner shown by their fans during a match. The banner depicted Marinakis holding a gun to a player’s head and made accusations that Marinakis denies. Marinakis’ lawyers filed a defamation claim against Crystal Palace in the High Court.Key Facts
- Evangelos Marinakis bought Nottingham Forest in 2017.
- Crystal Palace fans displayed a banner during a Premier League match showing Marinakis holding a gun to player Morgan Gibbs-White’s head.
- The banner included accusations against Marinakis related to blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking, and corruption, which he denies.
- Marinakis’ lawyers filed a defamation lawsuit against Crystal Palace and CPFC Limited recently.
- The Football Association charged Crystal Palace in 2025 for failing to stop fans from inappropriate and offensive behavior, though the banner was not specifically named.
- Morgan Gibbs-White nearly transferred to Tottenham last summer but signed a new contract at Forest.
- Nottingham Forest participated in the Europa League last season after Crystal Palace was relegated due to UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules.
- BBC Sport has asked both clubs for comment on the lawsuit.
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