Fan Collapses Amid Crowding Outside Sammy Ofer Stadium
A fan of Hapoel Tel Aviv collapsed due to severe crowding outside the Sammy Ofer Stadium on Friday, August 30, 2024, before the opening match between Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Large numbers of Hapoel fans were waiting to enter the stadium, leading to significant congestion. The collapsed fan was taken inside the stadium for medical treatment.
According to some fans, the incident was caused by pushing from Israeli police officers. Following the collapse, stadium officials reportedly increased the pace of entry and opened an additional entrance. Despite these measures, Hapoel Tel Aviv fans reported continued long queues and extended waiting times in crowded conditions.
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