{
  "id": 8869025,
  "title": "Real Madrid win Euroleague basketball SuperCup in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/real-madrid-win-euroleague-basketball-supercup-in-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:03:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/real-madrid-win-euroleague-basketball-supercup-in-abu-dhabi-1.500682003"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai welcomed the inaugural EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, with Real Madrid clinching the championship after defeating Olympiacos Piraeus in a close game on September 19. The tournament showcased four of the league's top teams, including reigning champions Olympiacos Piraeus and the 2025 winners Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul. Dubai Basketball, who had recently claimed the ABA League title, faced off against Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul in the early rounds. The SuperCup's second day drew a star-studded crowd, including footballer Marcelo, Welsh basketball icon Gareth Bale, and Spanish actresses Begoña Vargas and Maria Pedraza. Real Madrid's Walter Tavares earned the SuperCup MVP award for his outstanding performance throughout the tournament.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The inaugural EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup came to a thrilling conclusion at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, with Real Madrid lifting the trophy after overcoming Olympiacos Piraeus in Saturday’s championship clash on 19 September. The tournament featured four of EuroLeague’s top sides, with reigning champions Olympiacos Piraeus joined by 2025 winners Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul, 2026…",
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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."
}