Maccabi Tel Aviv Explores Hosting EuroLeague Games in Cyprus
Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly exploring the possibility of hosting its EuroLeague basketball home games in Cyprus due to the ongoing security situation in Israel. While the team is expected to begin its European season in Serbia for the fourth consecutive year, a move to Cyprus would offer a closer alternative for Israeli fans.
According to reports from Greece and Cyprus, Maccabi Tel Aviv has approached the Cypriot government about hosting games. The team previously played preparation matches in Cyprus against Aris Thessaloniki and Olympiacos, which reportedly strengthened ties with Cypriot basketball. Claims suggest that Maccabi Tel Aviv chairman Shimon Mizrahi met with the President of Cyprus regarding the matter.
If the move materializes, Maccabi Tel Aviv would likely play at the 8,000-seat Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, which hosted games during the recent European Championship. The team is scheduled to host its first EuroLeague home game against Besiktas on September 30th.
In related news, the CEO of EuroLeague, Jordi Bertomeu, is expected to visit Israel along with another senior league official. This visit could potentially advance discussions about bringing EuroLeague games back to Israel in the future.
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