Statement by Panagiotis and Giorgos Angelopoulos

A few days ago, a voice recording of our athlete Giorgos Printezis was posted on the newsbomb.gr webpage, whose owner is D. Giannakopoulos.

The date chosen for the recording to become public and the purpose it serves is self evident. We have to admit that this doesn’t come as a surprise though. They have done the same in the past anyway, when the said web page had published a recorded private conversation with the most important coach in their history.

On our part, it is common knowledge to all fans that we have never condoned such ‘cheap’ tactics. Our team’s mirror has always been the playing court.

Giorgos is an eternal part of the Olympiacos family almost since the day we took over the leadership of the team and he’s a living legend of the Club’s glorious history. A bad moment due to outside influences is not capable to erase what we have lived together all these years, on and off the court, as well the personal esteem towards him, which was forged thanks to his stellar personality and the devotion he has shown to our face. We have shared with Giorgos some of the happiest moments of our lives and we hope to share even more such moments in the future.

P.S. What is more sincere and honorable? Owning up to your responsibilities and honoring your word even when times are tough or asking your team leader to accept a reduction of his compensation in the middle of the playing season? Those who can think, will understand…