By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
EuroLeague Basketball announced Monday they have sanctioned Panathinaikos OPAP owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos for comments made through a live broadcast on Instagram late last month.
As Eurohoops prior reported, EuroLeague opened a disciplinary proceeding against Giannakopoulos after he openly accused EuroLeague management of “stealing money” and personally attacked CEO Jordi Bertomeu.
Per the official statement:
The Independent Disciplinary Judge of Euroleague Basketball has issued the following ruling:
Mr Dimitris Giannakopoulos, individual associated to Panathinaikos OPAP Athens, has been sanctioned with a fine of €70,000 for statements proven offensive to Euroleague Basketball competitions and its managing authorities, in accordance with Article 24.1.g) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.