Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fans Barred From Alkmaar Match
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's away fans are banned from attending their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands due to a decision by local Dutch authorities. The Israeli club's appeals to UEFA and Dutch officials were unsuccessful. Alkmaar cited public safety as the reason for the ban, a decision supported by the municipality and police, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva thanked the Israeli Football Association chairman for his efforts.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans are banned from attending their Europa League match in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
- Local Dutch authorities made the final decision to bar away supporters.
- The ban was reportedly based on public safety concerns.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva's appeals to UEFA and Dutch officials were unsuccessful.
- The Israeli Football Association chairman, Shino Zuarz, assisted in the appeals.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's away fans will not be permitted to attend the team's Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands. The decision was finalized on Thursday, October 26th, following weeks of uncertainty. The Israeli club announced that local Dutch authorities made the ruling, citing public safety concerns.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva had appealed the decision multiple times to relevant bodies, including UEFA and Dutch authorities, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The club expressed regret over the decision, stating it was beyond their control and apologizing to fans who had planned to travel. They specifically thanked Shino Zuarz, the Chairman of the Football Association, for his continuous assistance and efforts to overturn the ban.
Alkmaar had previously announced its own policy against admitting away fans, a decision reportedly made by the municipality, police, and prosecution. The Dutch club stated it respects the authorities' directives and is focused on organizing a safe and responsible match, prioritizing the security of all involved. The club acknowledged the game's potential to generate varied reactions and opinions but emphasized its responsibility for a secure event within the framework set by UEFA and relevant authorities.
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