Maccabi Fined for Offensive Chants

Maccabi Tel Aviv was fined 10,000 euros by the EuroLeague due to offensive chants heard from its fans during the game against Valencia. The chants were directed at the Spanish team and its coach, and provoked a reaction from the EuroLeague. Maccabi had already faced objections from Valencia regarding the return of EuroLeague games to Tel Aviv. Maccabi fans appeared to express their opposition with offensive chants during the match. The EuroLeague, as the organizing authority, is obliged to impose sanctions for such behavior. The 10,000 euro fine is a relatively mild punishment, but it signals the EuroLeague's determination to combat inappropriate fan behavior. Maccabi is expected to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.