Barcelona Rejects Israeli Basketball Team’s Request to Train at Its Facility!

Barcelona Rejects Israeli Basketball Team’s Request to Train at Its Facility!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Barcelona has reportedly denied a request from Hapoel Jerusalem, an Israeli basketball club, to use its facilities at Palau Blaugrana for training ahead of a EuroCup fixture, sources say. [1]

What’s Going On

• The request was apparently denied by Barcelona’s administration, forcing Hapoel Jerusalem to seek an alternative venue for their intended session. [1]
• The Israeli team had intended to prepare on site in advance of their match against BAXI Manresa. [1]
• The decision comes amid mounting tensions over Israeli teams operating in Europe, with security and political sensitivities cited in other related club decisions. [2]

Citations:

1. FootBoom: www.footboom1.com/en/news/basketball/2769525-barca-snubs-hapoel-jerusalem-training-at-palau-blaugrana?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Diari ARA: en.ara.cat/sports/we-hope-to-have-all-the-security-guarantees_1_5509157.amp.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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