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Ioannis Sfairopoulos / Head Coach

Šalis: Greece
Gimė: 1967-03-21
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Sfairopoulos calls out refs after a loss vs. Bayern: 'It was offensive foul they didn't call'

2025-04-15

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos believes that the referees made the wrong call during the crucial Play-In game against FC Bayern Munich. "I think at the end of the regular game, it was an offensive foul they [the referees] didn't call. They gave a defensive [foul]," Sfairopoulos said in his statement for EuroLeague TV.
Sfairopoulos emphasizes serial killer mentality ahead of final playoff push

2025-03-29

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade suffered a tough home defeat against Real Madrid on Friday in Round 32 of the EuroLeague, falling 72-78. After the game, Zvezda's coach, Ioannis Sfairopoulos, expressed pride in his team's effort but acknowledged that the game's slow start set the tone for the rest of the match.
Sfairopoulos holds a speech in the locker room after Olympiacos upset

2025-03-20

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade notched one of the most important wins of the club's history in the Euroleague against Olympiacos Piraeus in Athens. Ioannis Sfairopoulos held a speech in front of all his players in the locker room, and was greeted by his players after it was over. Sfairopoulos also talked to the media in the post-game press conference:
Ioannis Sfairopoulos wants lower expectations for Crvena Zvezda

2025-03-14

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade suffered a narrow defeat against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan on Thursday, 80-82. In the post-game press conference, Zvezda's head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos addressed the expectations placed on the team by fans and the media regarding their potential to reach the Final Four.
Top off-season priorities for Crvena Zvezda and Partizan (1)

2025-03-06

With March underway, we're slowly approaching the final stretch of the season. Many clubs are already planning their next moves for the upcoming season, and Serbian powerhouses Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade are no exception.
Top candidates to win EuroLeague Coach of the Year award

2025-02-25

The Alexander Gomelsky EuroLeague Coach of the Year award honors the top head coach in Europe's premier basketball competition each season. Established in the 2004-05 campaign, the award is named after legendary Russian coach Alexander Gomelsky.
Crvena Zvezda team manager and captain clash before cup presentation

2025-02-16

A dramatic scene unfolded before the Serbian Cup trophy presentation on Saturday night, as Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade’s captain Branko Lazic, and Team Manager Nesa Ilic got into a heated altercation in front of head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos and the team.
Sfairopoulos on Maccabi loss: 'They were always one step ahead'

2025-01-23

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade fell to a 13-10 score after a shocking loss in Aleksandar Nikolic Hall against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. Ioannis Sfairopoulos gave his opinion on the match versus his former team in the press conference post-game: "I want to congratulate Maccabi. They deserved to win. They were better than us," Sfairopoulos started.
Ioannis Sfairopoulos extends his deal with Zvezda until 2027

2025-01-06

Greek Head Coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos has signed an extension deal with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade this afternoon. Meridian Sport was the first to report this on their website. Contract will be valid until 2027, marking this the longest stint for a Zvezda coach since Dejan Radonjic's second appearance in the club from 2020-2022.
Sfairopoulos updates Zvezda injury status before Baskonia

2025-01-01

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach, Ioannis Sfairopoulos, shared his thoughts on the upcoming EuroLeague clash against Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz, highlighting the challenges of playing on the road and providing updates on the team's roster.
Sfairopoulos, Davidovac comment on Petrusev's early ejection in Serbian derby

2024-12-24

Even without the help of Filip Petrusev in most of the game, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade managed to defeat Partizan 89-84 in front of a crowd of 14,000 spectators and achieve their first victory in the derbies this season.
Sfairopoulos goes on heated rant, defends 9-8 record: 'Fans' expectations are crazy'

2024-12-21

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade wrapped up the first half of the EuroLeague season with an 81-73 win over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv on Friday night. However, coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos struck a fiery tone during the post-game press conference, starting with a pointed opening statement.
How Sfairopoulos is shaping Zvezda into a EuroLeague Final Four contender

2024-12-18

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has had a decent start to the EuroLeague, currently sitting at the 8th seed with an 8-7 record.
Sfairopoulos has high body temperature, will lead his team vs. Virtus

2024-12-06

According to Meridian Sport, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade Head Coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos is suffering from high body temperature for previous two days. Same source clarifies that Sfairopoulos held the practice yesterday but missed today's shootaround and stayed in the hotel, though he insisted to be present at tonight's game against Virtus Segafredo Bologna.
Zeljko Obradovic's tactical brilliance: the chess match against Sfairopoulos and Bartzokas (1)

2024-12-02

After a rough start to the season, with many games lost in the final minutes, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade bounced back with two huge victories against their rivals Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Olympiacos Piraeus. Partizan seemed to know exactly what they wanted in both games, as Zeljko Obradovic undoubtedly outsmarted both Greek coaches.
Ioannis Sfairopoulos takes responsibility for derby loss to Partizan

2024-11-21

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade failed to defend their home court, falling 77-89 to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the EuroLeague Round 11 derby. After the game, Zvezda head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos accepted responsibility for his team's inability to handle the pressure of such a high-stakes match.
Nemanja Nedovic out, Milos Teodosic ready to play vs. ASVEL

2024-11-14

After an impressive victory over AS Monaco, the Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade arrived in Lyon ahead of their EuroLeague showdown with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Thursday at 20:00. The French side, fresh off a narrow loss to Olympiacos in Piraeus, presents a tough challenge for Ioannis Sfairopoulos' squad.
Sfairopoulos calls Novak Djokovic Zvezda's good luck charm, gives advice to Plavsic

2024-11-08

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade snapped their three-game losing streak with a resounding 92-71 win over ALBA Berlin, registering their fourth triumph in this year's European campaign.
Sfairopoulos comments on Motley rumors

2024-11-04

After Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet's 92-86 victory over Cedevita Olimpija in the ABA League, head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos shared his thoughts on the game with MozzartSport, acknowledging both the successful moments and aspects that require further attention.
Ioannis Sfairopoulos files protest during EuroLeague game vs. Zalgiris (1)

2024-10-30

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos filed a protest during live action in the EuroLeague Round 6 game against Zalgiris Kaunas, the coach confirmed to BasketNews post-game. With 6:11 left in the fourth quarter and Zalgiris leading 70-66, Sfairopoulos approached the table officials to submit a protest on their computer.
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