Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sues Crystal Palace
Evangelos Marinakis has launched a defamation claim against Crystal Palace regarding an offensive banner displayed by fans during a Premier League match.
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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has filed a defamation claim in the High Court against Crystal Palace. The lawsuit centers on a banner displayed by Palace supporters during the Premier League draw at Selhurst Park last August.
The banner depicted Marinakis holding a gun to the head of Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. The display also featured text referencing allegations of wrongdoing, which Marinakis has consistently and strongly denied.
In November 2025, the Football Association charged Crystal Palace over the improper and offensive conduct of their supporters. While the specific banner was not explicitly cited as the sole reason for the charge, the Premier League maintains strict regulations against defamatory and offensive messaging within stadiums.