Basketball
FIBA and EuroLeague said so in Geneva against the backdrop of the calendar from next season
The new leadership of the EuroLeague, led by Dejan Bodiroga, visited the FIBA office in Geneva and the meeting with Secretary General Andreas Zaglis took place in a good atmosphere. But the important things will be discussed at the next meeting.
Dejan Bodiroga faced Andreas Zaglis for the first time and the result was…typical. No decisions were made about a common course for both sides and only the wish of both sides for a cordial cooperation was expressed. For the two sides to leave behind the past that divides them and to move forward with everything that can unite them.
Essentially, the major issue on both sides is the calendar, so there is no issue as to when the FIBA windows will happen. But given the situation with this year’s schedule in the EuroLeague, it is clear that nothing can and will not be done this season. Especially in February, when the matches of the highest interclub competition become even more critical and concessions are practically impossible.
However, both sides agreed that in light of the new season, a new discussion cycle should be opened to propose solutions suitable for both FIBA and EuroLeague. Finally, for the common good of European basketball, it is necessary to stop the paranoia that the sport has experienced over the past month, leaving everyone involved as losers.
Source: sport 24
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