Greek Businessman Evangelos Marinakis Eyes Acquisition of Brazilian Football Giant Vasco da Gama

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek shipping magnate and owner of Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos, is exploring the possibility of adding another prestigious football club to his growing portfolio. Marinakis is reportedly in discussions to acquire Vasco da Gama, one of Brazil’s most historic and celebrated teams.

Already a major figure in global football, Marinakis owns Olympiacos, the dominant force in Greek football, alongside Nottingham Forest in England and Portuguese side Rio Ave. The potential acquisition of Vasco da Gama would mark his first venture into South American football, further solidifying his influence on the world stage.

Although talks are at an early stage and far from final, the deal could see Marinakis take a controlling stake in the legendary Brazilian club, which has produced football icons such as Romário, Bebeto, and Mazinho. Former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar, a Brazilian with strong ties to South American football, is set to join Marinakis’ team in a global role and is expected to play a pivotal part in shaping Vasco’s future if the acquisition goes through.

Vasco da Gama was previously owned by U.S.-based investment group 777 Partners and remains one of Brazil’s most popular and respected football institutions. Marinakis’ connections to Brazilian football are already strong, with Nottingham Forest having recently signed players such as Danilo and Murillo from Brazil’s top league.

This potential move highlights Marinakis’ ambition to expand his football empire and his vision for building success across multiple continents. For Greek fans, it’s another sign of the global influence of one of the country’s most prominent businessmen.

(Source: Daily Mail UK)