War in Serbian Basketball: Mijailović Calls Out Čović and Reveals Dirty Secrets!
Serbian basketball is in chaos, and at the center of the storm is Partizan’s president, Ostoja Mijailović, who has openly criticized the president of the Basketball Federation of Serbia (KSS), Nebojša Čović. The conflict started over the idea of forming a strong domestic league, recently proposed by Čović as a national project for the development of Serbian basketball. But Mijailović is not backing down and exposes a series of contradictions and past issues.
Mijailović Strikes Hard:
Mijailović clearly stated that Partizan would support a strong domestic league that would develop local players and strengthen the league, but only if there is fair and honest refereeing. He praised the financial sustainability of the league thanks to new sponsors but sharply criticized Čović for how he managed the KLS while leading Crvena zvezda. “He is now trying to do what I advised him to do many years ago, but back then he refused and talked about a private club league. Now he wants to return the league under KSS control, but we will not allow that!” – Mijailović declared.
Battle for Basketball Control:
Mijailović claims Čović wants to control the entire basketball market, which Partizan will not allow. He recalled last year’s controversies in the KLS finals when Zvezda won by default, while Partizan was better in the playoffs. “No one died, they survived, but I don’t want to fight with boxing gloves; I want fair refereeing without match interruptions and penalties,” Mijailović said.
Partizan’s Plan for the New League:
According to Mijailović, the league would allow clubs to register 30 players, of which 15 would be domestic, with a few foreigners. In the playoffs, senior team players could be additionally registered, making the league more interesting. Partizan wants to think about Serbian basketball and fight for an independent league or a league within a federation managed by objective people.
Why Does This Matter?
Serbian basketball is at a crossroads. Will it remain under federation control, or will clubs gain more autonomy? Will refereeing be fair, or will scandals repeat? Mijailović is ready to fight for transparency and the development of local talents, while Čović tries to maintain control, causing divisions and tensions.
Conclusion:
This drama is not just about basketball but about power, control, and the future of sport in Serbia. Will Partizan and Mijailović succeed in changing the system, or will Čović and his allies keep the old order? Serbian basketball is on fire, and we will follow every move.
What do you think? Who’s right? Is it time for change, or should things stay as they are? Drop a comment, spark a debate, let the voices of fans and basketball lovers be heard! Basketball is not just a game; it’s a fight for the soul of sport in Serbia.
