03/06/25 - 21:03
Statement by Mr. Dimitris Giannakopoulos

Statement by Mr. Dimitris Giannakopoulos 1 Panathinaikos BC

My aversion to the Angelopoulos brothers and everything they represent in their lives and in their presence at Olympiacos is non-negotiable.

What is equally non-negotiable, however, is the interest of the club I passionately love. As a minimum duty towards the millions of Panathinaikos fans, our athletes, and our coaches—who are determined to face our opponent on the court and prove who is better, despite the crutches they rely on—and as a minimal sign of respect toward the State and the responsible authorities, I will set aside any personal animosity and be present at Mr. Vroutsis’ office, awaiting the owners of Olympiacos, in order to adhere to the terms set forth by the government.

Our personal issues will be resolved where they should be, in the appropriate manner, and not at the expense of our athletes and fans, who are eager to host the opponent in an ideal and dignified manner, without any excesses—just as was the case in Game 1.

Failure by any party to attend this meeting constitutes a clear intention to suspend the championship, under the guise of excuses and wrongdoings, effectively repeating the events of 2019.

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