Tel Aviv Derby Reportedly Set to Take Place in Cyprus
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly set to take place in Limassol, Cyprus, starting November 12th. Both Israeli basketball clubs are currently hosting their EuroLeague games abroad in Serbia and Bulgaria. The Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol is slated to be the venue for these matches.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel is reportedly scheduled for Cyprus.
- The games are expected to begin in Limassol on November 12th.
- Both Israeli clubs are currently hosting EuroLeague games in Serbia and Bulgaria.
- The Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol will host the matches.
- The arena has a capacity of approximately 8,000 spectators.
The highly anticipated Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly scheduled to be held in Limassol, Cyprus. This move comes as both Israeli basketball clubs continue to seek suitable venues for their EuroLeague games, having been forced to host matches in Serbia and Bulgaria respectively. While Maccabi Tel Aviv had previously hoped to relocate their games to Cyprus, this plan was postponed with the expectation of returning to host in Israel soon. However, a new report from Cyprus suggests the relocation may now proceed. According to Cypriot outlet `protathlima`, Maccabi Tel Aviv is expected to begin hosting games in Limassol starting November 12th, with their first opponent being Hapoel Tel Aviv. The venue for these games is anticipated to be the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, which has a capacity of approximately 8,000 spectators, despite facing criticism within the country.
