Cibona Zagreb lost to KK Split in the ABA League yesterday. After the game, coach Josip Sesar said that some players of the club are still unpaid.
What happened?
Cibona Zagreb has payment issues, some players haven't been paid this season. Coach Josip Sesar said that some players have been waiting for their salary for five or six months.
Why is this important for Cibona Zagreb?
The club has 5 million euros in debt, and the new management that came in last summer hasn't been able to significantly change the situation. Cibona Zagreb has four outstanding cases in FIBA's Basketball Arbitral Tribunal against players.
What comes next?
Cibona Zagreb has seven wins and twelve losses in the ABA League, and is currently in ninth place. Coach Josip Sesar said that the goal of the club is to stay in the ABA League and to finish among the top four in the championship.
Cibona Zagreb needs to win one more game to stay in the league. Coach Josip Sesar said that the players who are waiting for their salary are still motivated to play.
How will this affect the club?
Cibona Zagreb has financial problems, and this will certainly affect the club. Coach Josip Sesar said that the club will fight for survival in the league.
Cibona Zagreb has a lot of work ahead of it. Coach Josip Sesar said that the club will continue to fight for better results.