10.02.2026 22:41
In the EuroCup, Europe's second-tier basketball competition, our representative Beşiktaş faced Panionios away, where a scandalous provocation occurred that will go down as a dark stain in sports history. Greek fans displayed an outrageous banner targeting both the black-and-white club and Turkish police in the stands.
In the 18th and final week of EuroCup Group B, our representative Beşiktaş GAIN faced the Greek team Panionios away from home. However, the match played at the Makis Liougas Sports Hall was overshadowed by a provocation that tainted the spirit of the sport from the very first minutes of the game.
INSOLENT ATTACK ON TURKISH POLICE AND BEŞIKTAŞ
The black-and-white team, aiming for a critical victory, became the target of an organized action that rose from the stands before the game started. The banner opened by Greek fans turned into a major provocation, overshadowing the sports event.
The banner displayed in the stands contained insulting statements directed at Beşiktaş Club, as well as provocative remarks targeting the Turkish police. Expressions such as "P** team, fasc*** fans, Beşiktaş-police ens****" were captured by cameras.
REACTIONS GREW LIKE AN AVALANCHE
Following the incident, thousands of users on social media platforms reacted strongly to the situation. Calls were made that this behavior, which harms the understanding of friendship and fair play in sports, should not go unpunished, while many people, especially Beşiktaş fans, urged the organization officials to take action.
ALL EYES ON EUROLEAGUE MANAGEMENT
After the scandalous images spread, it became a matter of curiosity how the EuroLeague management, which organizes the EuroCup, would impose sanctions. The sports public expects a clear and deterrent decision to be made against this provocation that occurred in the stands.