Cyprus President Involved in Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague Arena Efforts

Maccabi Tel Aviv is exploring hosting its EuroLeague games in Cyprus as a temporary solution while working to bring them back to Israel. A crucial meeting is scheduled for the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, Cyprus, where a final decision will be made on whether the venue can serve as Maccabi's home court. Representatives from Maccabi Tel Aviv, the police, and the EuroLeague will attend to assess the arena's suitability, particularly regarding security and crowd separation, following its renovation for the previous EuroBasket tournament.

Reports suggest the EuroLeague is likely to approve the move to Cyprus, with the first potential game taking place by the end of October. The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, is reportedly involved in the discussions and has met with Shimon Mizrahi, a representative of Maccabi Tel Aviv, regarding the matter. This arrangement could present a security challenge for the Cypriot police, as Maccabi would face Turkish teams at the venue. A preliminary security plan has already been prepared by the police.