Maccabi Tel Aviv May Move EuroLeague Games to Cyprus Amidst Relocation Efforts
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is preparing to host its EuroLeague basketball games in Cyprus by November 12, while also pushing for games to return to Israel. The club has approached the President of Cyprus about the potential move. A EuroLeague delegation visited Israel and met with officials, expressing cautious optimism about returning games by December 15. Players also advocated for the return of games to Israel, citing potential benefits and past successes.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv is nearing a deal to host EuroLeague games in Cyprus, potentially starting November 12.
- Both Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv are lobbying the EuroLeague to bring games back to Israel.
- The club has formally requested to host games in Cyprus from President Nikos Christodoulides.
- A EuroLeague delegation visited Israel and expressed cautious optimism about returning games by December 15.
- EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno met with Israeli officials, including Minister Miki Zohar, to discuss the issue.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly close to finalizing arrangements to host its EuroLeague basketball games in Cyprus as an alternative venue. The club has set the first Tel Aviv derby in the competition, scheduled for November 12, as a target date for this potential move. This decision comes as both Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv are pressuring the EuroLeague management to allow games to return to Israel.
The move to Cyprus is seen as a temporary measure, with the club hoping for a swift return of European games to Israel. The potential relocation offers financial benefits, allowing for an audience of 4,000 spectators, and saves travel time. Maccabi has officially approached the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, expressing their desire to host games in the country.
Despite previous attempts by Israeli teams and the national team to host games in Cyprus since the "Swords of Iron" war began, these requests were denied. However, there is cautious optimism regarding the return of games to Israel following a visit by a EuroLeague delegation. The delegation, including CEO Chus Bueno and Competition Manager Diego Gian, observed large crowds at recent Maccabi Tel Aviv football and basketball games. Bueno also met with Israeli teams and Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar to discuss the matter. Players also participated in meetings, aiming to assure officials of the safety of hosting games in Israel.
If games are approved to return to Israel, the expected date is December 15. Such a return would provide a significant boost to Maccabi, recalling a successful streak of six consecutive home wins after games were previously brought back to Israel last season.
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