{"id":740029,"date":"2026-06-16T11:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/740029\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:25:16","slug":"euroleague-basketball-invites-crvena-zvezda-and-partizan-as-franchises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/740029\/","title":{"rendered":"Euroleague Basketball invites Crvena Zvezda and Partizan as franchises"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Giannis Askounis<\/p>\n

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Invitations to become permanent Euroleague Basketball franchise members to Belgrade rivals, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet and Partizan Mozzart Bet<\/p>\n

By Johnny Askounis\/ info@eurohoops.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Crvena Zvezda<\/a> Meridianbet and Partizan Mozzart Bet have both received formal invitations from Euroleague Basketball to become permanent franchise members, according to separate reports from Serbian outlet Meridian Sport on Monday.<\/a><\/p>\n

Signaling a monumental shift for Serbian basketball through the Belgrade giants, this initiative aligns with a newly adopted system aimed at transforming current license holders into long-term franchise stakeholders. Zvezda and Partizan have aggressively pursued elite status for years, leveraging their passionate fan bases, historic significance, and world-renowned home-court atmospheres to secure a permanent seat at Europe\u2019s top table.<\/p>\n

The invitations represent a strategic victory for the leadership of both organizations. Zvezda\u2019s management, led by president Zeljko<\/a> Drcelic, successfully concluded fruitful discussions with competition executives, formally securing a long-term EuroLeague franchise license during the decisive meetings in early July. Concurrently, Partizan\u2019s administration, headed by Ostoja Mijailovic, finalized its own permanent membership status, achieving its ultimate competitive ambition of long-term European stability.<\/p>\n

This restructuring serves as a foundational step for the Euroleague\u2019s broader strategic vision, which includes expanding into new franchises and major economic markets by the 2027\u201328 season. By securing both Belgrade rivals as permanent fixtures, the competition stabilizes its core identity while rewarding the immense cultural and competitive value that Serbian basketball brings to the international stage. What once seemed like a distant dream for local sports fans is rapidly materializing into a permanent reality, ensuring that the fierce Eternal Derby remains a premium, long-term fixture of the top-tier level in the Old Continent.<\/p>\n

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