Chinas: “AEK is not an anti-Semitic group – We have identified the rioters”

Giorgos Khinas tried to set the tone, speaking to Israel Media about AEK’s game at the home of Hapoel Jerusalem.

“It was a big surprise for us what happened in the second game because we had met with the authorities and had two meetings with Hapoel’s security officials“, the general manager of the “queen” said, among other things.

In detail, Giorgos Khinas spoke about:

-if he was waiting for the episodes: “It was a big surprise for us what happened in the second game because we had met with the authorities and had two meetings with Hapoel’s security officials. We didn’t expect something like this to happen. We had taken all the necessary steps to prevent incidents.”

-whether the match should be stopped: “No. I understand the irritation from Hapoel’s side, but we controlled the situation and the incidents stopped at half-time, so I don’t think they affected the outcome of the game.”

– what AEK did about the riots: “The first is their identification by the cameras inside the stadium. Then we gave their names to the authorities to continue the process.”

– Hapoel’s position that she will object to the match: “It is their right. I don’t think this request has merit, but we won’t judge that. FIBA will judge it.”

-whether he came into contact with people from Hapoel after the episodes: “Yes, we tried to contact. Again, I understand their frustration. After all, we are talking about sports and not war.”

-if he wants to send a message to the world of Hapoel: “To those who were injured and to all those who came to see the match, I repeat that AEK is not an anti-Semitic club, nor is it against Israel. It is not fair to sack all the friends of AEK because of the behavior of a few. We have no ill will towards Israel or Hapoel. I am very sorry for what happened.”

– the FIBA ​​research: “They have started disciplinary proceedings and assigned the case to a judge.”

– how AEK deals with the incidents: “Unfortunately, it’s not the first time. We had a similar one at the start of the season with Italian fans. We are trying to identify the rioters and for the police to find them. The rest is a matter of authority. We cannot do anything more.”

-whether there is fear about the trip to Jerusalem: “No! Really not.”