Dutch Authorities Bar Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fans From Alkmaar Match
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Dutch authorities have banned Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans from attending their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar due to security concerns. Despite efforts by the club and the Israeli Football Association chairman, the decision by Alkmaar municipality and police stands. The ban, reportedly influenced by the Mayor of Amsterdam, affects hundreds of traveling fans who had already made arrangements.
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- Dutch authorities banned Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans from attending their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar.
- The decision was made by Alkmaar municipality, police, and prosecutors citing security and public order concerns.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva's appeals to UEFA and Dutch officials to overturn the ban were unsuccessful.
- The Mayor of Alkmaar stated police could not guarantee the safety of Israeli fans.
- The Mayor of Amsterdam reportedly pressured Alkmaar to enforce the ban due to fears of disturbances.
- Hundreds of fans who had already purchased travel arrangements are affected by the decision.
Dutch authorities have decided to prohibit fans of Israeli football club Hapoel Be'er Sheva from attending their upcoming Europa League away match against AZ Alkmaar. The decision was made unilaterally by the municipality of Alkmaar, the local police, and the public prosecutor's office, citing public order and security concerns.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva made extensive efforts, including appeals to UEFA and Dutch officials, to overturn the ban, but these attempts were unsuccessful. The club expressed gratitude to Shino Zuarz, the Chairman of the Football Association, for his dedicated efforts in trying to resolve the issue over recent weeks.
Reports indicate that the Mayor of Alkmaar stated the local police could not guarantee the safety of Israeli fans in the city and at the stadium. Additionally, it was reported that the Mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, had exerted significant pressure on Alkmaar authorities to enforce the ban, reportedly out of concern for potential disturbances.
The ruling leaves hundreds of Hapoel Be'er Sheva supporters, who had already purchased flights and hospitality packages, in a difficult situation. The club issued an apology to these fans, explaining that the decision was a directive from local law enforcement that the club could not alter.
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