Marinakis Relinquishes Control of Nottingham Forest for UEFA Compliance

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has temporarily relinquished controlling interest in the club by transferring his shares into a blind trust to comply with UEFA's multi-club ownership regulations, as both Forest and his Greek team Olympiacos could qualify for next season's Champions League. This move is intended to avoid a conflict of interest, since UEFA rules prohibit individuals from controlling two clubs in the same European competition. The restructuring includes the appointment of independent trustees and the return of co-owner Sokratis Kominakis to the board. Marinakis will still be able to attend matches but will have no involvement in day-to-day operations. Forest, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, are in contention for a Champions League spot after years of battling relegation, marking a dramatic turnaround for the club. If successful, it would be Forest's first appearance in Europe's elite competition since the 1980-81 season.