Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Curse Coach After Super Cup Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hapoel Tel Aviv began their 2026-27 season with a significant defeat, losing 101-83 to rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Social Super Cup on Thursday. This marked the first encounter between the two major basketball clubs for the new season.
Disappointed with the team's performance on the court, a small group of Hapoel fans expressed their frustration behind the team's bench. Some fans called for the coach's resignation, and a few directed curses at him, prompting increased security presence in the area.
Club owner Ofer Yanai intervened, approaching the protesting fans and stating that their actions were disrupting the game's management. The incident occurred during the game, highlighting the immediate tension following the team's poor showing.
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