2024-05-02 18:36:10
At the end of the confrontation, the representatives of the Greek club, disappointed with the judges’ decisions, submitted a letter of protest to the Euroleague, and in the social space, Panathinaikos manager Dimitris Giannakopoulos “shine in the brightest colors”.
The charismatic boss of the Athens club shared a video on social media in which he cursed the Euroleague referees while smoking a half-naked cigarette and addressed the management of the tournament.
The Greek spoke to Danielis Hierrezuelo, head of Euroleague referees, and heads of the organization, Dejanas Bodiroga and Paulis Motiejūnas.
“55 seconds before the end of the game, he (the Maccabi player) stepped on the end line right in front of your eyes, right before your eyes closed.” And you did nothing. Later, you scored points you shouldn’t have scored, instead of the ball you should have given us, you created an argument.
Does anyone in the Euroleague see this? Mr. Hierrezuelo, Mr. Bodiroga, Mr. Motiejūnas?”, said D. Giannakopoulos.
A little later, the Greek who manages the Greek basketball giant shared a post on his Instagram in which he quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“When you are treated wrongly, you must be ready to respond – VLADIMIR PUTIN,” the Greek wrote.
The fourth match of the three-win streak will be played again on Thursday in Maccabi’s temporary home in Belgrade. The Israeli club is currently leading 2-1.
2024-05-02 18:36:10