“In the current geopolitical conditions, the return of Russian teams to the Euroleague seems impossible. In any case. Even on neutral grounds. Those who hope for a quick return simply do not take into account the current situation. Added to the political difficulties are problems with flights, paying for hotels, obtaining visas, security, etc.
Another point must also be understood. The “Russian” places in the tournament are already taken. Temporarily, of course, but, for example, “Monaco” claims a long-term license, “Partizan” gathers full stands for 15,000 spectators, and also seeks long-term cooperation with the Euroleague. In addition, the league management is actively interested in the markets of London, Paris, Dubai. When we get the chance to play in Europe again, there will be no empty seats. We will have to fight for them, to prove the advantages of the 140 million market, because the Euroleague is a commercial competition based on league and club earnings. Even in 2021, traveling to Russia was not easy, there were more problems than income. Television and marketing revenue was minimal. Yes, at that time the league was interested in such cities as Moscow and St. Petersburg, and such a brand as CSKA. But our brand is attractive not only because of four letters and a great story, but it’s also strong in combination with a big budget and an all-star line-up that appeals to European fans. Now, as in the early 2000s, everything will have to be rebuilt.
At the moment, CSKA continues to maintain contact with the Euroleague as a shareholder and cooperates with the organization, mainly through online negotiations. Despite the team not being able to play, CSKA’s involvement in managerial decisions remains a fact. At the same time, the situation seems unusual: the team is not on the field, but its voice is still heard. We always attract attention,” Vatutin said as quoted by Match TV.
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