Athens: Fenerbahce board member responsible for basketball operations Cem Ciritci on Saturday slammed the EuroLeague Final Four organization in Athens, accusing officials of serious security and ticketing failures that left thousands of the Turkish club's supporters stranded outside the arena despite holding valid tickets. According to Anadolu Agency, Ciritci stated that the EuroLeague Final Four had exposed major organizational shortcomings beyond the basketball played on the court. He emphasized that the event was not solely about the on-court action but also about the overall management of security, justice, supporter rights, ticketing systems, stand planning, and the respect shown to visiting fans. Ciritci highlighted the chaos that unfolded when Fenerbahce supporters, who had purchased tickets and traveled long distances, were forced to wait outside in confusion before the semifinal against Olympiakos. Families were separated, people were left in uncertainty, and the seating plan became chaotic. There were also reports of rival supporters being seen in family sections allocated to Fenerbahce fans. Ciritci called the incidents 'unacceptable' and demanded clarification from EuroLeague officials regarding claims that nearly 5,000 ticketless Olympiakos fans were allegedly allowed into the arena. He stressed that if ticketed supporters were left waiting outside while ticketless individuals were allowed inside, this represented a direct violation of supporter rights and a collapse of organizational credibility. He further emphasized that an event considered the pinnacle of European basketball could not afford to fail in ensuring ticketed supporters entered the venue safely and fairly. He pointed out that while refereeing decisions and in-game management can be debated, the organization must not appear unprepared, uncontrolled, or indifferent. Ciritci revealed that Fenerbahce would pursue legal action over the incidents and collect testimonies, records, and evidence related to alleged organizational and securi ty failures. This includes irregularities in seating arrangements and allegations involving ticketless spectators. He concluded by asserting that the EuroLeague must not dismiss the situation as a mere 'disruption' and should identify those responsible while establishing a concrete compensation mechanism for affected supporters. Ciritci maintained that the events in Athens were not only a Fenerbahce issue but a matter concerning the reputation of European basketball itself.