Hapoel Jerusalem asked FIBA not to send Italian referees due to coronavirus emergency

Hapoel doesn't want Italian referees for the game vs. Peristeri

Israel closed the doors to the Italians due to the coronavirus emergency in the country.
For this reason, Hapoel Jerusalem asked FIBA Basketball Champions League not to send Italian referees for the eight finals game against Peristeri scheduled Wednesday.

Hapoel Jerusalem has asked that @BasketballCL not send Italian referees to their playoff game vs Peristeri this Wednesday. https://t.co/RyVZaQbpJZ

— Sports Rabbi (@thesportsrabbi) February 29, 2020