HAPPIEST CONFESSION: Nottingham forest Owner Evangelos Marinakis “When I first met Athanasia Marinaki I’ll admit she wasn’t what I expected. My mind was fully on footy and I wasn’t looking for anything else.Athanasia Marinaki was different. She had this spark about her. She was confident, full of energy, and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. At the time, I wasn’t sure how things would go, but the more I got to know her, the more I realized how special she is but……….see more.

Speaking candidly, the Nottingham Forest owner admitted that when he first met Athanasia Marinaki, romance was the last thing on his mind.

“When I first met Athanasia, I’ll admit she wasn’t what I expected. My mind was fully on football and I wasn’t looking for anything else,” Marinakis confessed.

However, what began as an ordinary meeting quickly turned into something far more meaningful.

“Athanasia was different. She had this spark about her. She was confident, full of energy, and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind.”

Marinakis revealed that, at first, he was uncertain about where things might lead. But as time passed, his admiration grew stronger, eventually turning into a deep and lasting bond.

“The more I got to know her, the more I realized how special she is. She brought balance into my life — something I didn’t even know I needed at the time.”

Known globally for his intense passion for football and business, Marinakis’ softer, reflective tone has struck a chord with fans, many of whom have praised the honesty and vulnerability of his words.

Sources close to the family say Athanasia has been a steady pillar of support behind the scenes, playing a significant role in helping Marinakis navigate both the pressures of football ownership and his wide-ranging business ventures.

The touching confession has sparked warm reactions across social media, with supporters of Nottingham Forest celebrating not just the club’s ambitions on the pitch, but also the personal happiness of the man behind it.