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FA to investigate Marinakis banner at Palace match

FA to investigate Marinakis banner at Palace match

Summary

The Football Association (FA) is looking into a banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans during a match against Nottingham Forest. The banner showed Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis with a gun pointed at player Morgan Gibbs-White and included messages about Marinakis denying past allegations. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, but the banner has caused tension between the two clubs.

Key Facts

  • The FA is investigating a banner shown by Crystal Palace fans during a match with Nottingham Forest.
  • The banner showed Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis pointing a gun at player Morgan Gibbs-White.
  • The banner contained a message about Marinakis denying allegations of wrongdoing.
  • Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest drew the match 1-1 at Selhurst Park.
  • The banner has increased tensions between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.
  • Crystal Palace was relegated from the Europa League due to a rule breach, with Nottingham Forest taking their spot.
  • There are rules against banners with offensive or defamatory messages in football matches.
  • Forest is questioning why Palace's owners have not publicly criticized the banner.
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