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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

EuroLeague Faces Backlash for Hosting Super Cup in Dubai Amid Israeli Hosting Ban

The EuroLeague's decision to host a Super Cup tournament in the UAE amid missile threats has angered Israeli basketball fans, who question why Israeli teams cannot host games despite better security conditions. Israeli clubs have not publicly opposed the move, intensifying fan frustration.

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What happened

  1. 01EuroLeague announces new Super Cup tournament in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for September.
  2. 02Israeli fans outraged over EuroLeague allowing games in UAE but not Israel.
  3. 03UAE faced 1,700 missile attacks in 2026; Israel faced around 650 but has better defenses.
  4. 04Critics highlight the inconsistency and call on Israeli clubs to protest the decision.
  5. 05Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv declined to comment on the controversy.
Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original

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