George and Panagiotis Angelopoulos have publicly addressed the recurring off-court issues surrounding the league finals. George Angelopoulos specifically questioned the fairness of the championship's future if referee selection remains compromised. He criticized the practice of influential figures potentially manipulating the process to exclude specific officials. The comments highlight a deep-seated tension regarding the neutrality of officiating in high-stakes games. By suggesting that personal influence could dictate who referees a match, he pointed to a systemic flaw in the league's governance. The brothers emphasized that these external disputes overshadow the athletic competition. Their remarks serve as a call for more transparent and objective appointment procedures to ensure sporting integrity.
