Bueno: 'No one entered without a ticket – there will be increased security at the final'

Tsous Bueno, addressing problems with ticket access during the EuroLeague Final Four semifinals, acknowledged some technical difficulties and apologized to Fenerbahçe fans who experienced inconvenience. He clarified that the ticketing platform had issues on the previous day but that the problem was resolved.

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The platform was not working, we had problems yesterday, but today the problem was solved. The only ones who entered without a ticket were 187 people, who were however on a list. They passed security and everything was legal. No one entered the stadium without a ticket.

Bueno explained that the 187 individuals who entered without traditional tickets were on an official list and had passed security checks, ensuring their entry was legitimate. He emphasized that no one without a ticket gained unauthorized access to the venue. "No one entered the stadium without a ticket," Bueno stated, adding that apologies were extended to the affected fans, primarily Fenerbahçe supporters.

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In any case, we want to apologize to the fans, it was mainly Fenerbahçe fans. We managed to get them in before the match started, so they didn't miss the start of the match.

He assured that measures were taken to allow these fans to enter before the match began, so they did not miss the start of the game. "We understand their dissatisfaction, we feel it too," Bueno said, highlighting the collaboration with police, the government, and White Veil to enhance stadium access for the upcoming final.

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We understand their dissatisfaction, we feel it too. We are cooperating with the police, the government, and White Veil to have the best entry into the stadium tomorrow. No one without a ticket will enter the stadium, we will increase security a little.

EuroLeague President Dejan Bodiroga added that the situation arose from the ticketing platform, which they worked to resolve. He also apologized to Fenerbahçe fans and the club, confirming the problem was ultimately fixed. "Tomorrow is a big game, a celebration of basketball, and we want to have an exciting final," Bueno concluded, promising increased security and a seamless experience for all ticket holders.

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The situation arose from the ticketing platform that we tried to solve. We tried to get all the Fenerbahçe fans into the stadium, in the end we succeeded. We apologize to Fenerbahçe fans and the club, but in the end we solved the problem.