While the Russian teams, who lost important names in their squads as a result of Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, demanded a 1-month delay from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, it was claimed that it was difficult for the organization to fulfill this demand and the season could continue with a system of 15 teams, in which Russian teams were removed.
Moves in the field of sports after Russia’s intervention in Ukraine may lead to a EuroLeague season in which Russian clubs are out of action. It was claimed that the Russian teams that lost their important players would be removed from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
According to the news of BN Sports from the Greek press, CSKA Moscow competing in the EuroLeague, Zenit St. Petersburg and UNICS Kazan requested a 1-month delay from the organization. However, it was stated that this is not possible in the current system of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
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Although the final decision has not been reached yet, it is stated that the EuroLeague can continue the season with 15 teams, with the Russian clubs excluded. From March 1, CSKA Moscow, Zenit St. Petersburg and UNICS Kazan are allegedly no longer in the EuroLeague. This situation is expected to change the ranking balances during the season. At the moment, all three Russian teams in the EuroLeague are in the top 8 of the Play-Offs.
Among the Russian clubs, especially CSKA Moscow, is experiencing a great crisis due to the players leaving the team.
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