Nottingham Forest, Leicester Draw Amid Owner-Manager Confrontation

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo described the on-pitch confrontation with owner Evangelos Marinakis following their 2-2 draw with Leicester City as 'no big deal' and attributed it to emotions running high after a frustrating match. The incident stemmed from confusion over the substitution and injury of striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who collided with the goalpost and continued to play in discomfort, which ultimately led to Forest playing with one less fit player. Despite missing the chance to reclaim fifth place in the Premier League, the draw secured European football for Forest next season. Nuno emphasized the passion and desire of Marinakis to improve the club, praising the owner's involvement and the fans' support, while acknowledging the difficulty of controlling emotions during such high-pressure moments. Critics like Gary Neville condemned Marinakis' public remonstration, calling it scandalous given the club's achievement. Forest now face two games left in the season to try and climb higher, with Nuno urging the team to find solutions despite the challenging circumstances.