Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner Excited by Mizrahi's Support for EuroLeague Bid
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv to learn about EuroLeague expansion Tuesday.
- Owner Ofer Yanai was touched by Shimon Mizrahi's support.
- Mizrahi will back Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem bids.
- Yanai stressed unity and sportsmanship after October 7th.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for significant news regarding its potential expansion into the EuroLeague, with the team set to be briefed on developments Tuesday. Last season, the club reached the playoffs and formally applied for a long-term license to compete in the prestigious European basketball competition.
Ofer Yanai, the owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, expressed his deep emotion upon hearing from Shimon Mizrahi, chairman of rival Maccabi Tel Aviv. Yanai was on his way to a team ceremony commemorating the October 7th events when Mizrahi contacted him. Yanai conveyed to Mizrahi that during these challenging times, it is important to remember the spirit of sportsmanship, emphasizing that beyond rivalries, Israelis are one people bound by a shared destiny and mutual responsibility.
As previously reported, Mizrahi spoke with Yanai and assured him of his intention to support both Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at an upcoming meeting. This meeting is expected to address the EuroLeague expansion and licensing matters.
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