Alkmaar Mayor Cannot Guarantee Safety of Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fans
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- Alkmaar mayor cannot guarantee safety for Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans.
- Concerns over potential friction between fan groups cited.
- Lessons learned from Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax incident mentioned.
- Mayor suggested housing fans in one secure hotel.
- Relocating the match was proposed as an alternative.
The mayor of Alkmaar, Anja Schouten, stated she cannot guarantee the safety of Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans traveling for an upcoming match. The decision to deny entry to fans for the October 15th Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar has caused significant unrest in the city.
During a local council discussion, Mayor Schouten expressed concerns about potential friction between fan groups, citing lessons learned from a previous incident involving Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. She suggested that Be'er Sheva fans be housed in a single, secured hotel, but noted that some fans had already booked their own accommodations. Schouten indicated that the club had not made a definitive decision regarding fan arrangements, contrary to the club's own assessment.
The mayor also proposed moving the match to a different location if necessary. Alkmaar authorities had estimated that approximately 950 fans would arrive for the game. Schouten characterized Be'er Sheva fans as a "medium risk" group, making their hosting challenging.
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