EuroLeague Games May Return to Israel
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
EuroLeague and EuroCup games may be returning to Israel following positive meetings between tournament officials and Hapoel Tel Aviv's professional manager. The professional manager expressed increased optimism about the games returning, stating that Israel is safe and questioning the current absence of games. Discussions are ongoing within the EuroLeague, with the professional manager suggesting a positive direction for all involved.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- EuroLeague and EuroCup games might return to Israel following positive talks.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv manager the professional manager is more optimistic about the return.
- Tournament officials, including the head of the tournament, met with Israeli representatives.
- The professional manager asserted that Israel is safe for hosting games.
- Discussions about the return of games are continuing within the EuroLeague.
There is positive momentum regarding the potential return of EuroLeague and EuroCup games to Israel, according to the professional manager, the professional manager for Hapoel Tel Aviv. The professional manager expressed increased optimism following significant meetings held in Israel over the past 24 hours with tournament officials, led by the head of the tournament.
During halftime of a game between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona, the professional manager stated that the meetings were "excellent" and that he explained "it is safe to be in Tel Aviv and in the country." He questioned the logic behind the games not currently being held in Israel, adding that discussions would continue within the EuroLeague. "I was optimistic before, and now even more so, we are all heading in a positive direction," he said.
When asked about Hapoel Tel Aviv's pursuit of a EuroLeague franchise contract, the professional manager deferred the question to the team's owner, stating it was not his role. He explained that the franchise process has multiple stages, with the current one pertaining to the next year and a subsequent phase to follow. He indicated that this process is linked to the EuroLeague's expansion, suggesting that "eventually many teams will get" franchises.
