Why Final Four in Abu Dhabi Doesn’t Make Sense

[@BasketNews_com]

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[@irem7651]

Money makes the world go round I guess

[@King_Leonidas_81]

All respect to oly and Real. This two teams voted against the Arab

[@Jorgesala00]

Real doesn't need praise from the Greeks, especially when your teams literally own the league and always being favoured by the refs

[@King_Leonidas_81]

@@truthhearer6323 wtf are you talking about turks and shit and wtf has dubai to do with the EUROleague. This f4 will be without fans

[@dstarsnz]

@@Jorgesala00 bro ur comment is way off what he just said

[@Jorgesala00]

@@dstarsnz i think it's just you who missed the point

[@dstarsnz]

@@Jorgesala00 sure jam

[@gazibengazi]

Belgrade was supposed to be the host this year. They allocated a lot of money, but Abu Dhabi jumped in with a pile of cash at the last moment.

[@DimShamrock]

Because money. Simple video.

[@alt_account333]

i love his mustache

[@Sports.Pandit]

If Abu Dhabi decided to "invest" in your company, then Final Four in Abu Dhabi would suddenly make sense

[@13miska13]

I don’t like euro league final at aboudabi ,but the World Cup was the all time best

[@patfarget-nm3mt]

Sense = € Soul = 👹

[@ThiccolasCage]

I hate that sports are being taken away from the fans to become exhibitions around the world. It’s happening in all sports, shocking capitalist nonsense!

[@СлаваССС-м4с]

They (arabs) are literally laundering money with events like this. They have been doing it with property for decades now, well at least here in Australia.

[@patfarget-nm3mt]

the Euroleague must make full playoffs until the final, like the NBA... it’s up to the clubs’ fanbases to enjoy the show. this final 4 format is obsolete for me.

[@tiusernamenabalw]

It is not going to be soulless. We are going 🇬🇷!

[@dimshds]

lobbying is destroying european basketball

[@zikaperic2133]

First time agreeing with Rytis .. so it must the truth

[@methos4866]

Sportswashing strikes again.

[@СлаваССС-м4с]

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[@King_Leonidas_81]

Money Money Money

[@jakecvjeticanin5581]

I agree with Rytis, going to be hot and dead.

[@soik1401]

Have you discussed the FIBA Europe NBA league which is in the making and confirmed by both sides?

[@brianmilosevic8400]

Arab oil money will ruin many sports

[@jorisoims3085]

I simply won't watch, the only way to make them understand, this is the opposite of what we want is for everybody to boycott and simply not watch or go, even if it means not supporting your team.

[@akisipoculturespath8290]

First and last time that final four astrays from european countries. What im supposed to do in a country with no basketball past or present? What is more, it's an arab country so it goes without alcohol or weed. So wtf you want us to do there before and after the games? The only thing that i recognize as an extra is that in Abu Dhabi,taxis don't charge anything for transportation

[@СлаваССС-м4с]

Another souless corporate event.

[@ZygisOneMind]

Stop it. I lived in UAE for 2 years. Temperature is 30-33 degrees. during May. It's one of the best times to visit Dubai/Abu Dhabi. Food at market, taxis, accomodation is cheaper than london, paris, monaco. Okey it's more expensive than Kaunas, Istanbul, Prague, Milano.. Only problem alcohol and more strict rules on the streets for the fans. But to say middle working class cannot go to UAE it's not true. Only thing expensive there - food on good hotels, alcohol drinks. Fast food, transportation, clothes, everything on a supermarkets it's same like in lithuania. sometimes even cheaper.

[@Desi365]

ehh, the price of the plane ticket you're forgetting

[@MrTiulia]

Have you participated in Dubai Porta Potty?

[@methos4866]

A European competition shouldn't hold their finals outside of Europe.

[@СлаваССС-м4с]

Do you condone human trafficking, human rights violations, money laundering and honour killings?

[@СлаваССС-м4с]

​@@methos4866the most logical comment made💪

[@cedifrederick6470]

Maybe the organisers will subsidise the flights from the cities whose teams make the Final Four and provide free tickets? I'm a neutral based in the UK who has attended the last two Final Fours and the atmosphere was amazing. Yes, the players will play and want to win it all, but you can't tell me that playing in front of thousands of their own fans for the biggest prize in European basketball didn't bring out a bit more in them (well maybe not the 3rd/4th 'non game')? I bought my tickets, booked my flights and hotels months in advance for Kaunas and Berlin not knowing who'd be in the Final Four, but knowing the atmosphere and the basketball would be amazing...and it was! I've just looked at the cost of return flights from London for 2025 and a 'mid priced' hotel!! OMG!!!! I'll be watching on my iPad!

[@GCB-j4l]

First

[@Chewmbacka]

Hey Abu Dumbi organisers! May I have my complimentary tickets (family of 4) and Abu Dhabi BC Jerseys plus some running costs for my stay - i really want to buy a gold watch. Thanknyou in advance Go Abu Dhabi B.C I love you

[@truthhearer6323]

Omg so funny