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Marinakis Demands Championship, Announces Bonuses for Olympiacos Players

Published February 16, 2026, 17:25

Vangelis Marinakis visited the Olympiacos training center in Renti and addressed the players and coach Jose Luis Mendilibar, aiming to boost morale and demand victories in the remaining games. He emphasized the need for unity and reminded everyone that Olympiacos is a way of life, expressing his disappointment with recent results. Marinakis referred to the successful comeback in the Champions League and requested a similar performance in the league, demanding five wins in the last five matches. He expressed full confidence in the squad and the coach, describing Olympiacos as the best team in the league and mentioning its high market value. He highlighted that players who didn't get playing time left and high-value players were acquired despite existing offers. He also responded to critics, emphasizing that they do not affect the team and that he takes responsibility for everything. The players, through PanagiotisRetsos, expressed their belief in a turnaround, while Poteense, Tzolakis, and Taremi agreed that the team is united and only needs a small detail to improve. Mendilibar stressed that he knows Olympiacos's obligation to win titles and that the team is more united than ever. Finally, Marinakis announced a large bonus for qualifying against Leverkusen and additional bonuses for the five wins in the remaining games, expressing his faith in the players and the team's goals. This move aims to boost morale and achieve the team's objectives.