By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
EuroLeague Basketball announced a 12-man ban from all arenas where games of the organization are held (EuroLeague + EuroCup) on Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos.
Disciplinary proceedings against Giannakopoulos were opened a few weeks ago, following some controversial posts the owner of the Greek club had made on his personal Instagram profile. The posts included obscene language against Fenerbahce fans.
The official announcement by EuroLeague Basketball is as follows:
“Mr. Dimitris Giannakopoulos of Panathinaikos Superfoods Athens has been sanctioned with a 12-month ban from accessing arenas where Euroleague Basketball competitions are being played due to his public statements endangering duly harmonious relationships among clubs and being detrimental to the sport of basketball in accordance with Article 24.1.g) of the Disciplinary Code.”