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Olympiacos FC and coach Alguacil summoned by DEAB over derby incidents
The Permanent Committee for the Combat of Violence (DEAB) has summoned Olympiacos FC and its coach, Imanol Alguacil, for a hearing on October 20, 2026. The summons follows incidents during the Super League derby against Panathinaikos on October 11, 2026, at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.
Olympiacos faces allegations regarding the incitement of incidents and alleged racist behavior. Specifically, the committee is investigating a choreographic display (koreo) depicting a violent moment from a past match, as well as a banner containing sexist and homophobic content that remained in the stands despite a prosecutor's decision.
Coach Imanol Alguacil has been called to explain his social media activity on Instagram, where he reposted a photograph of the aforementioned choreographic display. Olympiacos has criticized the summons as “unacceptable,” claiming the investigation is a politically motivated prosecution instigated by Panathinaikos FC and its owner, Giannis Alafouzos.
Entities
DEAB · Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium · Giannis Alafouzos · Imanol Alguacil · Olympiacos FC · Panathinaikos AO · Panathinaikos FC · Permanent Committee Against Violence (DEAB)
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The club asserts that the coach's social media post contained no insulting language and depicted a real event in the stadium. www.iefimerida.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Imanol Alguacil is summoned due to his Instagram post reposting an image of the controversial choreo. www.newsbomb.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DEAB has summoned Olympiacos FC and coach Imanol Alguacil for a hearing on October 20, 2026. www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olympiacos claims the summons is an unacceptable move by the Ministry of Sports. www.iefimerida.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The summons concerns alleged incitement to violence and racist behavior during the Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos match on October 11, 2026. www.newsbomb.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation involves a banner with homophobic and sexist content that remained in the stadium despite a prosecutor's order to remove it. www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olympiacos alleges the legal action is a prosecution instigated by Panathinaikos FC, Giannis Alafouzos, and certain media outlets. www.iefimerida.gr