Moiyenouna: “The Euroleague is ready for 20 teams – we will look at what the NBA will tell us”

Increasing its groups Euroleague In 20 he announced as a more likely scenario of the CEO of the event, Poultry. At the same time, he referred to the rejection of the BC Partners proposal to acquire Euroleague shares.

“We believe we are ready for 20 teams, we have strong nominations and we think it’s time to take the step. The teams will make the decision. We already have the proposals and we will decide. Will be either 18 or 20 groups but I think we are ready for 20 groups“, He said, while also talking:

For the Final 4 in Abu Dhabi: “We are grateful to the city of Abu Dhabi. When we announced this brave movement there was skepticism. We are proud to have made this decision, the event has the level we wanted and is largely due to the presence of our fans here. We are happy to have unlocked new prospects for our product, we hope to continue to have the same and more attention to all of you. We had increased numbers in stats, television and attendance on the stadiums. We are proud to be on the list of event here, such as Formula 1 and UFC. We raised the level, as Etihad Arena manager admitted. Our future is brilliant and I’m looking forward to next season. ”

On whether to become a Final 4 again in Abu Dhabi: “We are considering happening here again. Not next year, because we do not want to cut our links with Europe. But when the Final 4 is over here we will evaluate everything again. ”

For BC Partners’ proposal to become a shareholder in the Euroleague: “We thank BC Partners, made us a proposal, but we didn’t accept it. We should be reconstituted. It’s fresh. We do not yet have a clear picture of whether we will have such an agreement in the future. ”

For the meeting to take place with the NBA Europe: “We will go with an open heart and mind. We want to grow basketball in Europe, if we find a cooperation that suits us we can do it. We want to grow the pie in European basketball and if we can do it, we will move on. We will sit at the same table with them and look at the odds. ”

For the possible withdrawal of teams from the Euroleague or Eurocup. “As for the rumors of Valencia and Badalona, ​​we do not want to comment on rumors. Alba made a decision we expected. It is their decision, we are moving forward. We have a list of strong teams that want to participate in the Euroleague. We want to continue to grow. ”

For the possibility of racing in cities outside the Euroleague and whether there will be a common start time in the races: “We are considering taking games on neutral stadiums. Maybe the next season. As far as the hours of the races are concerned, there is many that play a role in our decisions. We try to improve continuously and it is difficult for everyone to be satisfied. ”

For Serbian teams and their participation in the Euroleague: “We have 12 stable teams, Serbian teams are on the list, such as Valencia, Dubai BC, Hapoel Jerusalem, Wirtu Bologna … We will consider who will be in the Euroleague, not for a season but may be for more.”

For Dubai BC: “It’s not in the Euroleague yet, if we decide we’ll tell you. No decision has been made. They are on the list and the teams will decide. ”

For the groups of Israel and Russia: “It’s a thin issue because of the political situation. There is no clear answer. CSKA will come back as soon as Irene returns, something we all want. ”

On whether the Euroleague will be interrupted for the windows of the national teams: “Let’s wait for the announcement. There is no agreement ‘

To leave many new players for the NCA for money: “It’s a threat, I don’t know if it’s the right word, but it’s definitely concerned. I am convinced that it is something parody. I hope to solve the issue in collaboration with FIBA. As a league we cannot do much on the subject. ”

For double races: “We are talking with the players’ union. Adaptations are already being made, teams have changed their way of working. The teams now see it as something natural, the players like to play than to train. “