{
  "id": 10385419,
  "title": "Dubai Basketball prepare for FC Barcelona at Coca-Cola Arena",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/dubai-basketball-prepare-for-fc-barcelona-at-coca-cola-arena",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T05:50:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-basketball-prepare-for-fc-barcelona-at-coca-cola-arena-1.500690218"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Basketball will welcome FC Barcelona to the Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, September 29, as part of their second EuroLeague season. This match follows their dramatic one-point victory over SuperCup champions Real Madrid in the team's opening game at the same venue. The game represents a significant opportunity for Dubai Basketball head coach Xavi Pascual, who will face his former club for the first time since joining Dubai. Pascual spent eight-and-a-half years with FC Barcelona, winning numerous domestic and European titles. This season, Dubai Basketball has bolstered its roster with 19 players, preparing for a second consecutive campaign in Europe's premier basketball competition. The team will attempt to capitalize on its strong start and secure another victory in front of its home fans. Tickets for the match begin at AED 90 and can be purchased through the Coca-Cola Arena website.",
  "summary": "Dubai Basketball welcome FC Barcelona to Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday September 29, with their second EuroLeague season continuing against another of European basketball’s biggest names following Thursday’s dramatic one-point defeat at home. The game comes just days after Dubai Basketball opened its EuroLeague season with a dramatic 78–77 victory over SuperCup champions Real Madrid in front of a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}