Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Deal to Host EuroLeague Games in Cyprus
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to an agreement to host its EuroLeague home games in Cyprus, with a target date of November 12th for the derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The club has formally requested permission from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who has unusually agreed to consider the move. This relocation is intended to be temporary, with hopes of returning to play in Israel, and could allow up to 4,000 fans to attend.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is seeking to host EuroLeague games in Cyprus, potentially starting November 12th.
- The club has approached Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides for approval.
- The move is seen as a temporary solution with hopes of returning to Israel.
- Approximately 4,000 fans may attend the derby in Cyprus.
- Previous requests by Israeli teams to host in Cyprus were denied.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively pursuing a move to host its EuroLeague home games in Cyprus, with the club aiming to finalize the relocation by November 12th. This date is strategically chosen for the highly anticipated first EuroLeague derby of the season against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The team is reportedly close to securing all necessary approvals for this transition, which is seen as a temporary measure with hopes of returning to play in Israel later.
The move to Cyprus is expected to offer financial relief to the club and potentially increase the number of fans able to attend games. Maccabi Tel Aviv has formally approached Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides with their request to host European competition matches in the country. If approved, approximately 4,000 fans could travel from Israel to watch the derby.
While previous attempts by Israeli teams and the national team to host games in Cyprus have been rejected, President Christodoulides has unusually agreed to consider the request from Maccabi Tel Aviv. This decision, which has the backing of Israeli basketball authorities, is anticipated to receive final official approval soon. The club hopes this precedent will pave the way for other Israeli teams competing in European leagues to also seek hosting arrangements in Cyprus.
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