Marinakis sues Palace over offensive banner at Selhurst Park

That notorious flag, mind you. Popped up right after Morgan Gibbs-White's failed Tottenham move. It wasn't just 'graphic imagery'; Sky Sports News says it also hurled 'unsubstantiated claims' about Marinakis's various business dealings. Nasty stuff, apparently. The FA took a look back in November. Palace got charged. A paltry £50,000 fine. Marinakis? Not impressed. He reckons that slap on the wrist does precisely nothing to repair the 'significant reputational harm' he's apparently suffered across the globe. Big money, big feelings. Marinakis's whole argument hinges on one thing: Palace, he says, screwed up. They either didn't stop the banner appearing, or they dragged their feet getting rid of it. Standard FA rules are pretty clear here: clubs are on the hook. Make sure your lot don't act like clowns, basically. 'Improper, offensive or abusive conduct' is the official lingo. Defamation law? It's simple enough. Say or show something false or damaging, you're in trouble. Marinakis's play is to prove Palace is legally liable for letting that banner fester. For letting everyone see it, and keep seeing it. Sky Sports News hears the Forest man is absolutely dead set on dragging this through the courts. The FA's verdict? Not good enough. Palace, naturally, isn't saying a word, even after being asked. Forest? Clammed up too. 'Ongoing legal matter,' they'll tell you. Convenient.