Sunday night’s incidents at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF), before, during, and after the second Greek Basket League final between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, were a central topic in the government’s morning briefing.

According to sources, the government is sending a clear message of “zero tolerance.” Officials believe that what occurred was primarily the result of club executives’ behavior rather than the actions of fans from either team.

In response, the government is preparing interventions based on the model used recently in football. Discussions are currently ongoing between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis, and Deputy Minister for Sports Giannis Vroutsis.

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis is expected to make formal announcements around midday during the press briefing.

According to the latest information from protothema.gr, it is highly likely that Wednesday’s match at OAKA will be postponed until the government addresses the underlying issues.

Chrisochoidis: Criminal behavior by club officials at SEF – No one is above the law
Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis addressed the SEF events on SKAI TV earlier, specifically referring to incidents involving Dimitris Giannakopoulos.

He stated, “Last night we had a game at SEF which, in terms of public order inside the stadium, went well. However, we witnessed criminal behavior by club officials. No one is above the law.”

He also addressed the performance of police forces, saying he is investigating whether officers fulfilled their duties appropriately.

“We will assess whether the necessary measures were taken at all levels,” added Chrisochoidis. While he expressed satisfaction that “such a game ended in an orderly manner,” he stressed that the handling of certain individuals would be thoroughly investigated.

When asked if the next Olympiacos–Panathinaikos game might be played behind closed doors, Chrisochoidis replied:
“The relevant sports authorities must convene. The police will do what’s necessary and take all appropriate measures.”

He also commented, “I observe heightened tension around these games and fanaticism from individuals—some of whom I know—and I wonder what’s really going on. Over the past year, we had no such incidents or criminal organizations that used to bring shame to Greek football and the country as a whole.”