## The Man Who Owns Nottingham Forest: A King's Gamble

Morgan Gibbs-White pledged his future to Nottingham Forest. But in a peculiar twist, it wasn’t just the club he was committed to – it was Evangelos Marinakis, the man who owns it. 

In an interview where Gibbs-White repeatedly referred to “Mr Marinakis,” his words painted a picture of a powerful influence. “Mr Marinakis is the main reason for that,” Gibbs-White stated when asked about the club's ambitious culture. "So thank you to Mr Marinakis for believing in me.” 

The unusual public display was indicative of a complex relationship between owner and player, one built on both admiration and an undeniable dependence. 

Just weeks before his contract renewal, Gibbs-White looked set to leave Forest. Tottenham had seemingly activated his £60m release clause, even organizing a medical for the England international. However, Forest retaliated by accusing Spurs of illegally approaching the midfielder – going directly to the player before contacting the club. The move was seen as indicative of how many clubs perceive Marinakis and his Forest: difficult to deal with.


“I will never let anybody from any other team try to get a player from us or make us do something that we don’t agree with - especially with guys that belong to our family,” Marinakis said, outlining his unwavering commitment to keeping his players.

Marinakis's methods are as unconventional as they are effective. He bleeds Nottingham Forest red, attending matches regularly and greeting players like a father figure. His passion for the club is undeniable, something reflected in the results. Under his ownership, Forest has risen from the brink of League One to European football. 

But Marinakis’s past casts a long shadow.  He's faced accusations ranging from match-fixing to involvement in drug trafficking and sports violence. While he was cleared of all charges, the controversies continue to follow him. This is a man who has lived both within the shadows and under the spotlight, his image forever intertwined with controversy and success. 


The question remains: can this unique "all guns blazing" approach to ownership truly be sustainable? Can Marinakis continue to defy expectations and lead Forest towards continued glory while navigating a complex web of accusations and legal battles? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain – Evangelos Marinakis is not your average football club owner. 





## The Man Who Owns Nottingham Forest: A King's Gamble

Morgan Gibbs-White pledged his future to Nottingham Forest. But in a peculiar twist, it wasn’t just the 

The complicated character of ‘Mr Marinakis’ poses one Nottin

The complicated character of ‘Mr Marinakis’ poses one Nottingham Forest question

## Double Touch Drama Costs England's Mead in Tense Final Shootout

**England Emerges Victorious Despite Penalty Setback**


Beth Mead was denied a dream start to the Euro 2025 final shootout after being forced to retake England’s first penalty due to Uefa's new double-touch rule.  The second-half substitute initially fired her kick down the middle of Spain goalkeeper Catalina Coll’s goal, but replays confirmed she had kicked the ball twice – hitting it against her standing foot as her boot slipped on the grass.


Referee Stephanie Frappart immediately flagged the infringement, highlighting the new law that prohibits double touches from the penalty spot. 

Previously, such a violation would have resulted in Mead's goal being instantly disallowed. However, following controversy surrounding Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez's disallowed penalty against Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16, Uefa requested a review of these specific instances.


The International Football Association Board (Ifab), responsible for setting football’s laws, issued a clarification to Law 14, acknowledging the potential unfairness of penalizing double touches while recognizing the possible disadvantage it poses to goalkeepers due to altered ball trajectories.

Despite being granted a second chance, Mead’s revised effort was saved by Coll, handing Spain the initial advantage in the shootout.  However, England ultimately prevailed 3-1 on penalties to secure their Euro 2025 title.   


## Double Touch Drama Costs England's Mead in Tense Final Shootout

**England Emerges Victorious Despite Penalty Setback**


Beth Mead was denied a dream start 

Why Beth Mead had to retake her penalty in England’s dramati

Why Beth Mead had to retake her penalty in England’s dramatic Euro 2025 shootout win over Spain

## Bayern Munich Closing In on Luis Diaz Transfer

**Liverpool Winger Linked With Move After Coach Omits Him From Matchday Squad**


Bayern Munich are hot on the trail of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, with talks between the two clubs progressing rapidly. Head coach Arne Slot left Diaz out of Saturday's 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, citing the ongoing transfer speculation surrounding the Colombian international.

The German champions have been persistent in their pursuit of Diaz after an initial approach was rejected and a subsequent offer of £58.5 million was turned down.  While Liverpool initially maintained that Diaz was not for sale, Bayern's proposal has reportedly tempted the winger with the prospect of playing in Bavaria. 

Diaz had also attracted interest from Barcelona, who made inquiries about his availability, as well as Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Liverpool valued Diaz at a minimum of €100 million but Bayern were hoping to secure him for a lower fee, aiming to replace Leroy Sane who has joined Galatasaray.  The Bavarian side have also seen Mathys Tel depart for Tottenham and are grappling with the absence of Thomas Muller due to retirement and Jamal Musiala through injury. 

Liverpool's significant summer spending spree - approximately £250 million on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez - could see Diaz's departure help recoup some of that outlay. The Reds have also reportedly inquired about Alexander Isak, who is considering his options at Newcastle, but his potential transfer fee would be substantial.

Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez was absent from the AC Milan game due to injury, according to coach Arne Slot.  




## Bayern Munich Closing In on Luis Diaz Transfer

**Liverpool Winger Linked With Move After Coach Omits Him From Matchday Squad**


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