Maccabi Haifa Ticket Dispute: Police and Club Exchange Barbs
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Haifa fans are boycotting tickets due to alleged violence and lack of trust over the past five years, according to club spokesperson Dudu Bezek. Police Commander Shlomi Bachar described the issue as an internal dispute between the club and its fans, assuring safety for attendees. The club refuses to purchase tickets, citing a loss of faith among supporters who have experienced alleged mistreatment at Teddy Stadium.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Haifa fans are boycotting tickets due to alleged violence and loss of trust over five years.
- Club spokesperson Dudu Bezek cited police actions in stands as a reason for fan distrust.
- Police Commander Shlomi Bachar called the issue a dispute between the club and its fans.
- Bachar assured that police would ensure fan safety at Teddy Stadium.
- Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia was mentioned as having worked with police to encourage attendance.
A dispute over tickets for Maccabi Haifa fans continues, with the club refusing to purchase them for an upcoming match. The club's spokesperson, Dudu Bezek, stated that fans have suffered violence for five years and have lost trust in attending games, citing incidents where police entered stands for minor infractions like not wearing masks, while other fans were allowed to use flares and banners. Bezek emphasized that fans are not buying tickets because of this lack of trust, not due to any issues with the opposing team, Hapoel Jerusalem.
Commander Shlomi Bachar of the Coastal District Police, however, characterized the situation as a disagreement between Maccabi Haifa's management and its fan organizations. He asserted that the police are not a party to the dispute and are prepared to welcome Maccabi Haifa fans to Teddy Stadium, ensuring their safety. Bachar mentioned past collaborations with Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia to encourage fan attendance, but noted that fans did not heed these calls. He expressed disappointment with Ovadia's handling of the situation and stated that fans would only encounter stewards, not police, unless they engaged in violence, adding that the last significant incident was four years ago.
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