By Niki Bakouli/ bakouli@eurohoops.net
The attack against the referees (video) in Ljubljana after the Eurocup game between Union Olimpija and Budivelnik couldn’t got unpunished by Euroleague, which also is the governing body of the second class continental competition in Europe.
As it was announced for the incidents which happened after the game, Union Olimpija is sanctioned with three games behind closed doors and a fine of 25.000 euros. Also coach Ales Pipan is sanctioned with 3.000 euros for “lack of respect towards the officiating crew” and Zoran Predin, the fan/Slovenian singer who hit the referees was banned from attending any Euroleague or Eurocup games in the future. The club will appeal the closed doors sanction, but accept the fines.