Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has publicly condemned Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis for his behavior following Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leicester City at The City Ground.
Marinakis was captured on camera approaching manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch and engaging in what appeared to be a heated exchange, with the Portuguese coach seemingly attempting to calm his employer.
Neville didn't hold back in his criticism during Sky Sports' coverage of the Liverpool-Arsenal match, describing the incident as "absolutely scandalous" and "an absolute joke," particularly given the club's recent achievements.
"If I was Nuno, I'd be going and having a very strong word with him," Neville stated on air. "He's just qualified them for a European competition, and from where that club's been, and to be remonstrated with on that pitch in front of the club's fans is an absolute joke."
The football pundit further expressed his disapproval on social media, suggesting Nuno should consider negotiating his exit from the club following the public confrontation.
According to analysis from Statbet, Nottingham Forest's European qualification represents one of the most significant achievements for the club in recent years, highlighting the remarkable progress under Nuno's management.
Despite the owner's apparent frustration with the draw, Forest remain in contention for an even more prestigious achievement, with Champions League qualification still mathematically possible depending on results in their final two fixtures.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism from fans online, with many defending Nuno and praising his accomplishments since taking charge at The City Ground.
