Hapoel Jerusalem Accuses Maccabi Haifa of Sabotaging Fan Attendance Deal
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem accused Maccabi Haifa of refusing to cooperate on resolving a dispute that led to a fan boycott for their upcoming match. Hapoel Jerusalem's CEO, Uri Sheratzky, stated that Maccabi Haifa "torpedoed every idea" and feared signing a compromise. The boycott will prevent around 1,000 Maccabi Haifa fans from attending the game, which Sheratzky called a "dangerous precedent for Israeli football."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem accused Maccabi Haifa of sabotaging efforts to resolve a fan attendance dispute.
- Maccabi Haifa allegedly refused to meet with Jerusalem police or discuss proposed solutions.
- Hapoel Jerusalem CEO Uri Sheratzky called the situation a "dangerous precedent for Israeli football."
- Approximately 1,000 Maccabi Haifa fans are expected to boycott the upcoming match.
- Hapoel Jerusalem assured fans that ticket purchases would be confidential and cash options available.
Hapoel Jerusalem has launched a strong criticism against Maccabi Haifa's leadership, alleging they sabotaged efforts to resolve a dispute that led to a boycott by Maccabi Haifa fans for an upcoming match. Jerusalem claims they made extensive attempts to broker an agreement between Maccabi Haifa and the Jerusalem police regarding fan attendance for the game scheduled for October 26th. According to Hapoel Jerusalem officials, "Every idea we proposed, Haifa torpedoed. They didn't even agree to meet with the police." They further stated that despite efforts by figures like Chen Zuarz and Erez Halfon, and a promise of presence from the district commander, no progress was made, leaving Jerusalem feeling that Haifa "feared finding a solution."
Hapoel Jerusalem enlisted the services of "Blue Arrow," a company run by retired senior police officers, to help mediate. However, even their proposed solutions were reportedly rejected due to Maccabi Haifa's lack of cooperation. Uri Sheratzky, CEO of Hapoel Jerusalem, expressed his frustration, stating that the police were willing to meet with fan groups and Maccabi Haifa leadership to reach understandings, but encountered a "complete refusal." Sheratzky believes that both the management and fan organizations were afraid to be the ones to sign off on a compromise, leading to a stalemate and a boycott that will prevent approximately 1,000 Maccabi Haifa fans from attending.
Sheratzky criticized the situation as a dangerous precedent for Israeli football, comparing it to boycotts seen in European leagues. He emphasized that the issue could have been resolved with minimal effort and courage, and that the motivation for Hapoel Jerusalem was not solely financial. He also addressed concerns from Maccabi Haifa fans about online ticket purchases, assuring them that cash ticket booths would be available at the stadium and that purchase lists would remain confidential. Sheratzky urged Maccabi Haifa fans not influenced by internal politics to attend the game.
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