# Nationalist banner incident at FIBA Europe Cup match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nationalist-banner-incident-at-fiba-europe-cup-match
> Updated: 2026-10-06T19:02:27.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

During a FIBA Europe Cup match between AE Iraklis and MZT Skopje, political tensions arose when MZT Skopje fans displayed a nationalist banner. The banner featured a map of a ‘United Macedonia’ that included the Greek territories of Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki, accompanied by the message: ‘We will defend your sacred name throughout the world.’

AE Iraklis management responded by notifying the game commissioner and the Greek Embassy in Skopje, while announcing plans to file a formal complaint with FIBA. Despite the incident, Iraklis secured a 64-59 away victory in the opening match.

## Claims

- Ηρακλής defeated MZT Skopje 64-59 in the first round of the FIBA Europe Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Jalen Le키u scored 18 points for Ηρακλής. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ηρακλής filed an official complaint with FIBA regarding a provocative banner displayed during the match. (single source)
- The banner displayed a map of a 'Greater Macedonia' that included Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki. (single source)
- Ηρακlís management informed the Greek embassy in Skopje and the North Macedonian Foreign Minister about the incident. (single source)
- Noah Harraker was part of the squad but was rested for the game. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Iraklis defeats MZT Skopje 64-59 in FIBA Europe Cup opener

Iraklis defeated MZT Skopje 64-59 in the FIBA Europe Cup opener, a match marked by a nationalist banner displayed by home fans featuring Greek territories.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/s-defeats-mzt-skopje-in-fiba-europe-cup-opener

### 2026-10-06: AE Iraklis protests nationalist banner at MZT Skopje match

AE Iraklis is filing complaints with FIBA after a nationalist banner featuring a map of ‘United Macedonia’ was displayed during a FIBA Europe Cup match against MZT Skopje.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ae-iraklis-protests-nationalist-banner-at-mzt-skopje-match

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