Spain, excluded from Eurobasket 2017

FIBA Europe announced on Friday night to the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) the exclusion of male combined the Eurobasket 2017 considering that the company "supports the illegal practices of the Euroleague by enabling agreements with their leagues and clubs."

In the text, FIBA ​​Europe justified the "loss of the right to participate in the absolute competitions for men" organized, among which includes the Eurobasket 2017, a group of associations among which are, among others, Spain, Italy , Greece and Turkey.

"Any national federation to support illegal practices Euroleague allowing their leagues or clubs reach agreements with Euroleague or any other activity directly or indirectly related to her body, automatically lose the right to participate in competitions of male teams of senior level organized by FIBA ​​Europe, "he said.

"Unsportsmanlike practices"

FIBA Europe accuses the Spanish federation, which also offered the opportunity to make representations within a period ending on Wednesday the 20th, "to support or participate in unsportsmanlike practices that are contrary to the rules of competition and the principles of FIBA ​​and FIBA Europe. "

A copy of the letter sent to the Spanish basketball federation was also sent to FIBA, the body "competent to take the necessary decisions regarding world events".