Maccabi Haifa FC Boycotts Jerusalem Stadium Over Police Conduct

Maccabi Haifa Football Club has announced a significant boycott, stating it will not sell tickets for any of its games held at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. The decision, made by the club's management, is a protest against what they describe as disproportionate force and aggressive conduct by the Jerusalem District Police towards the club's fans during recent matches.

Maccabi Haifa claims that repeated attempts to engage with the Jerusalem police leadership have failed to bring about the necessary changes. The club stated, "In recent years, the team's fans have experienced a significant number of violence incidents from the local police during the team's games at Teddy Stadium. Throughout this period, we have approached the Jerusalem District Police more than once, warned them, held discussions, and asked to bring about a change in the way the team's fans are treated, but unfortunately, the required change has not occurred."

The club emphasized that the boycott is aimed at protecting the safety of its supporters, including women and children. "We make it clear that we cannot accept a situation where fans attending a football match are exposed to incidents that endanger their safety, including women and children," Maccabi Haifa declared. The boycott will remain in effect until a substantial improvement in the police's conduct and treatment of their fans is observed, ensuring their safety and security at the stadium.

The team is scheduled to play against Hapoel Jerusalem next Monday at Teddy Stadium, a match they will now participate in without their traveling supporters.