By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Filip Petrusev was punished after being ejected for hitting an opponent in the game between Serbia and Portugal; however, he is permitted to play today against Latvia.
Per the press release: “Following the disqualifying foul for an act of violence committed by player Filip Petrusev during the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 game between Portugal and Serbia on August 29 in Riga, Latvia, the FIBA Disciplinary Panel has imposed the following sanctions in accordance with FIBA Regulations:
- a suspension of one FIBA Official Game, suspended for a probationary period of three years;
- a monetary fine of EUR 5,000
If the player commits the same or a similar offense during the probationary period, he will be immediately suspended for one game, in addition to any sanctions imposed for the new offense.
FIBA will make no further comment on this decision”.
Photo credit: FIBA