# EuroLeague misconduct complaint against Georgios Bartzokas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/euroleague-misconduct-complaint-against-georgios-bartzokas
> Updated: 2026-10-08T09:43:40.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Panathinaikos AKTOR filed an official complaint with the EuroLeague against Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas following a match against Virtus Bologna. The club alleged that Bartzokas engaged in unacceptable behavior, specifically including physically pushing opposing players after the defeat. Panathinaikos requested an exemplary punishment, citing a pattern of misconduct in previous incidents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

In response, Bartzokas addressed the altercation, stating he reacted instinctively after being crowded by players celebrating the end of the match. He maintained that while he pushed players away after they collided with him, he did not believe the players acted with malice. He indicated he is awaiting the outcome of potential investigations regarding the alleged act of violence.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Georgios Bartzokas addresses post-game incident in Bologna

Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas described his reaction to colliding with Virtus Bologna players as an instinctive response to crowding during post-game celebrations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgios-bartzokas-addresses-post-game-incident-in-bologna

### 2026-10-02: Panathinaikos files EuroLeague complaint against coach Georgios Bartzokas

Panathinaikos has filed a EuroLeague complaint against Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas, alleging physical misconduct toward players following a loss to Virtus Bologna.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-files-euroleague-complaint-against-georgios-bartzokas

---
Cite as: EuroLeague misconduct complaint against Georgios Bartzokas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/euroleague-misconduct-complaint-against-georgios-bartzokas