Fenerbahce's basketball team said they would not release their players for international duty after the coach of Turkey's national side showed his support for fierce footballing rivals Galatasaray.

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Fenerbahce's basketball team decided not to release players for international duty after Turkey's national coach Ergin Ataman, also coaching Panathinaikos, referenced a Galatasaray win in a gesture. Fenerbahce felt disrespected and ignored Ataman's apology.

National basketball team coach Ergin Ataman, who also coaches Greek side Panathinaikos, held up three fingers on one hand and one on the other in reference to Galatasaray’s 3-1 Super Lig win at Fenerbahce on Saturday.

Fenerbahce's basketball team said they would not release their players for international duty after the coach of Turkey's national side showed his support for fierce footballing rivals Galatasaray. National basketball team coach Ergin Ataman,

Turkish basketball team Fenerbahce are refusing to allow their players to report for duty with their country after national team head coach Ergin Ataman showed support for bitter rivals Galatasaray.