EuroLeague Games May Return to Israel
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
EuroLeague and EuroCup games may be returning to Israel after productive meetings with EuroLeague leadership. Hapoel Tel Aviv's professional manager, Giorgos Chinas, expressed optimism following discussions, emphasizing the safety of playing in Israel. The EuroLeague is reportedly considering expansion, which could include granting franchises to more teams.
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- EuroLeague and EuroCup games are potentially returning to Israel after meetings with league officials.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's professional manager, Giorgos Chinas, stated that playing in Israel is safe.
- Chinas expressed optimism about the discussions, calling the direction "positive."
- The EuroLeague is reportedly considering expansion, which could lead to more teams receiving franchises.
- The decision on Hapoel Tel Aviv's franchise status rests with the team's owner.
There is optimism that EuroLeague and EuroCup games could return to Israel, following significant meetings held in the country with EuroLeague officials, led by Chus Bueno. During halftime of a game between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona, Hapoel Tel Aviv's professional manager, Giorgos Chinas, expressed his positive outlook.
"We had an excellent meeting with the EuroLeague heads," Chinas stated. "We explained that it is safe to be in Tel Aviv and in Israel. No one can logically explain why the games are not here. The discussion will continue in the EuroLeague." He added, "I was optimistic before, and now I am even more so, we are all heading in a positive direction."
When asked about Hapoel Tel Aviv's pursuit of a EuroLeague franchise contract, Chinas deferred, stating it was not his role and the owner should address it. He explained that the franchise process has two stages, one for the upcoming year and another later, all tied to the EuroLeague's expansion plans, which he believes will eventually include many teams.
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