Evangelos Marinakis SUES Crystal Palace: Nottingham Forest owner brings defamation case against Premier League rival after fans held Morgan Gibbs-White 'blackmail' banner during feisty clash

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has filed a defamation lawsuit against Crystal Palace, stemming from a 1-1 Premier League draw between the two clubs. The legal action was lodged on Monday and relates to a banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans during the match that referenced Morgan Gibbs-White and made 'blackmail' allegations against Marinakis. The case marks a significant legal escalation between two Premier League clubs.