Euroleague Championship

EuroLeague games to return to Israel

After over two years during which Israeli teams had to play their home games in foreign venues outside the country, they can now return to hosting their European opponents at home.

President Herzog calls for return of EuroLeague to Israel

Israel's President Isaac Herzog calls on EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas to allow basketball games to return to the country after a two-year suspension.

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Turkey will again not host the Israeli team

The game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Anadolu Efes at the end of the month will be held in Riga, Latvia, instead of Turkey, due to the Turkish government's hostility to Israel.

Maccabi Tel Aviv 'Shocked' at Anti-Semitic Tweetstorm

Team responds to hate campaign, notes their yellow uniforms are in identification with Jews persecuted during the Holocaust.

Sore losers?

Maccabi Tel Aviv Victory Sparks Torrent of Anti-Semitic Abuse

17,500 anti-Semitic Twitter posts in Spain after Maccabi Tel Aviv victory in Euroleague Championship; complaints lodged.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Congratulated over Championship

"You did it big time", Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Maccabi Tel Aviv coach after victory.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins Euroleague Championship

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team edges out Real Madrid to take Euroleague championship.