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Facundo Campazzo is in Belgrade, where his transfer to Crvena Zvezda is expected to be completed in the next few days.

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During the game against Zalgiris, Crvena Zvezda fans started screaming like crazy 'Argentina, Argentina!'

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It was partly because of their hatred for Croatia, against whom Argentina was playing at the time in the FIFA World Cup semis, and partly a demonstration of love for their new idol, Luca Vildoza.

Shortly after Vildoza's arrival, Dusko Ivanovic arrived to take over a ship that was beginning to sink (1-6), and suddenly the light came on: six victories in a row, including the most important one, against city rivals Partizan. Now, Zvezda are 9th in the EuroLeague standings, although Ivanovic's six-game winning streak ended against Olimpia Milano.

The Montenegrin coach will be able to count on another Argentinian international guard - Facundo Campazzo. The former Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks guard arrived in Belgrade from Madrid on Saturday night, accompanied by his mother, wife and daughter.

Marko Jelic and David Carro from the agency representing Campazzo welcomed the player at the airport.

Campazzo is expected to settle in the Serbian capital for the remainder of the season, as soon as he concludes his transfer to Red Star.

Now, the most important thing: when will he debut? The deadlines are not completely certain, the Cordoba-born point guard is expected to undergo a rigorous medical examination.

He will then have to wait for Zvezda to lift the ban imposed by the EuroLeague. According to the official statement, the team failed to provide the required information and existing payables. The club is now prohibited to register both new players and new coaches. According to the club, it's a mere formality, but it must be done.

If the Serbs are quick enough to lift the ban, Campazzo might travel with the team to Greece for the game against Olympiacos on December 22. However, chances are he'll make his Zvezda debut on December 30 when his team hosts FC Barcelona.

Red Star president Nebojsa Covic told Sputnik Portal that "nothingis finished yet. We are working on it, and when it is finished, one way or another, you will have information. We are not far, but not close either."

In the absence of a permanent EuroLeague license, Red Star must make the playoffs to renew their participation - unless, of course, they win the ABA League.

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