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Marinakis Launches £2.1 Million (€2.4 Million) Defamation Lawsuit Against Greek Club Rival in London Court

Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos, has initiated a £2.1 million defamation lawsuit against Irini Karipidis, owner of Aris, in the London High Court. The lawsuit alleges a “smear campaign” involving false claims of match-fixing, intensifying the legal drama surrounding Greek football.

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Evangelos Marinakis Initiates Legal Action Against Aris FC President Over Alleged Defamation

Evangelos Marinakis, Greek shipping magnate and owner of Olympiakos and Nottingham Forest, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Irini Karipidis, President of Aris Football Club, claiming she orchestrated an online smear campaign accusing him of match-fixing and other illegal activities. The case, unfolding in London, has further escalated with allegations involving Karipidis’ brother, Theo, adding complexity to the legal battle.

Evangelos Marinakis Sues Greek Rival Over £2.1m Match-Fixing Allegations

Evangelos Marinakis Sues Greek Rival Over £2.1m Match-Fixing Allegations

Nottingham Forest owner and Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis is embroiled in a £2.1m libel suit against Irini Karipidis, owner of the Greek football club Aris, over an alleged “smear campaign” which, Marinakis claims, involved “false” accusations of match-fixing and other criminal activities.

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Evangelos Marinakis Accused of Match-Fixing in London Libel Case

Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest, is facing match-fixing allegations in a London libel lawsuit. He claims Irini Karipidis, chair of Aris Thessaloniki, orchestrated a smear campaign against him, including accusations of match-fixing and drug smuggling. Marinakis’s legal team alleges that a mobile billboard promoting these claims was displayed around Nottingham Forest’s ground during two matches in 2023. Karipidis asserts she has a strong defense, arguing that Marinakis initiated the campaign after her brother refused to fix a match involving his club, Olympiakos.