Paulius Motiejunas, CEO of the EuroLeague, said political tensions between Israel and Palestine could potentially lead to the suspension of Israeli basketball clubs Maccabi and Hapoel in the 2025-26 season.
Paulius Motiejunas, quoted by Basket News
It's a tough question and one that we always try to avoid, the political ones. Obviously, we are analysing the situation as we go on.
He also mentioned that once other sports organizations react or UEFA make a decision, they will discuss the matter with the clubs involved. He stressed that the top priority is the safety of teams, players, and fans.
