Maccabi Tel Aviv EuroLeague Games in Cyprus to Have Exceptional Security
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv will host its home EuroLeague games in Limassol, Cyprus, starting October 22 against Real Madrid. The Cyprus Police are preparing exceptional security measures, including a large police presence and extended security perimeters, due to potential tensions, especially for games against Turkish teams. The arena will be under police control 24 hours prior to each match.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will play home EuroLeague games in Limassol, Cyprus.
- The first game in Cyprus is scheduled for October 22 against Real Madrid.
- Cyprus Police are preparing exceptional security measures for the games.
- Security will be particularly heightened for matches against Turkish teams.
- The arena will be under police control 24 hours before each game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv will play its home EuroLeague games in Nicosia, Cyprus, as they await a return to Israel. The team is expected to host games at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, with the first match against Real Madrid scheduled for October 22. The arena, which has a capacity of 8,000, will be limited to 5,000 spectators, with a small allocation for visiting teams.
Security measures will be significantly heightened for these games, particularly for matches against Turkish teams, due to past incidents between Israeli and Cypriot fans. The arena will be handed over to the police 24 hours before each game and will be closed off for Maccabi Tel Aviv's use only. Special security protocols and thorough checks will be implemented.
According to Nikos Levidis of the Cyprus Police, the security arrangements will be unprecedented, requiring a vast number of officers and security personnel. The security operation will extend beyond the arena to surrounding areas and team accommodations. Levidis stated that the task is operationally very difficult, necessitating overtime for officers and a comprehensive security plan that begins before and continues after the game days.
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