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Outburst from Giannakopoulos: “Are You Using My Name, the Cleanest in Greece?”

Published March 24, 2026, 09:08
Outburst from Giannakopoulos: “Are You Using My Name, the Cleanest in Greece?”

Dimitris Giannakopoulos, the powerful owner of Panathinaikos BC, became enraged and published an angry post on social media, accusing some people of using his name to defame him. He argued that his name, which he considers the cleanest in Greece, is being used to throw mud at him by people seeking to gain a few more readers. Mr. Giannakopoulos threatened a harsh reaction, stating that he would reciprocate the attacks he receives in the same way. He expressed his disappointment with the behavior of those targeting him and emphasized that he is ready to defend his honor by any means. In his post, Mr. Giannakopoulos specifically accused individuals and media outlets of defaming him, emphasizing that he will not tolerate further attacks. The post sparked intense discussion on social media and in the sports world.