Miri Regev: Maccabi’s decision to favor the Euroleague is unacceptable

Joshua Halickman reports statements by Miri Regev, Israeli minister of culture and sport, on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s decision to favor the Euroleague over the Winner League if both competitions resume.

“Maccabi’s decision to favor the Euroleague over its participation in the Israeli league, should there be a choice, is unacceptable. I expect that team management will make the correct decision in favor of Israeli basketball and find the way and to ensure participation in any situation.

“I was surprised and disappointed by Maccabi Tel Aviv’s announcement,” continued Regev. “I expect Maccabi Tel Aviv’s management to change their decision and immediately declare that they will unconditionally play in the Israel League. The Israel League needs Maccabi and there is no room to show preference of a foreign league over the Israeli League.”