More than 300 Maccabi fans insult Ataman ahead of Panathinaikos clash

22/01/202620:38

Ergin Ataman EA7 Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano - Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens Turkish Airlines Euroleague 2025-26 Milano, 11/12/2025 Foto Susanna Arioli // Ciamillo-Castoria

Hostile atmosphere in Tel Aviv as Panathinaikos arrive for EuroLeague game.

More than 300 Maccabi Tel Aviv fans gathered outside the arena in Tel Aviv to await the arrival of Panathinaikos, creating a tense atmosphere ahead of the EuroLeague matchup.

According to local reports, the crowd directed insults primarily at Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman, along with several players, forcing security personnel to intervene and escort the Greek delegation inside the venue quickly.

The incident sparked controversy before tip-off, with Panathinaikos later condemning the behavior and describing it as unacceptable in the context of a EuroLeague event.

Περισσότεροι από 300 οπαδοί της Μακάμπι περίμεναν την αποστολή του Παναθηναϊκού AKTOR ακριβώς έξω από την είσοδο των αποδυτηρίων εξυβρίζοντας τον προπονητή μας, Εργκίν Αταμάν και τα υπόλοιπα μέλη της ομάδας μας.

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