The Tricky Tees chief is set for some legal trouble after recent allegations levelled against him Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis is set to face trial on misdemeanor charges related to sports violence, following a ruling by a Greek judicial council. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports Marinakis, who oversees Super Eagles stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest, has denied any wrongdoing alongside four Olympiacos board members. Marinakis denies charges amidst legal battle Marinakis, a shipping and media tycoon, has dismissed the accusations as “totally baseless” through his lawyer Vassilis Dimakopoulos. Authorities launched the investigation after a riot police officer was fatally injured during clashes with Olympiakos fans outside a volleyball match against Panathinaikos in December 2023. The Olympiakos boss, however, claims he is being unfairly targeted, insisting he has no involvement in organised fan violence. While a separate trial is ongoing for those directly involved in the officer’s death, Marinakis awaits confirmation of his own court date. Greek football faces new wave of hooliganism trials The judicial council also ruled that over 140 Olympiakos supporters will stand trial for alleged involvement in criminal activities linked to the club’s fan groups. The Olympiakos football club has distanced itself from the accusations, but the case underscores the ongoing hooliganism crisis in Greek sports. Marinakis, who also owns a major media network, has accused the Greek government of politically motivated interference, claiming officials are trying to silence him. However, government representatives maintain that justice will be served fairly, emphasizing that no one is above the law.