Hapoel Jerusalem Accuses Maccabi Haifa of Sabotaging Fan Ban Resolution
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem has accused Maccabi Haifa of sabotaging efforts to resolve a dispute that resulted in a boycott of their upcoming match. Hapoel Jerusalem claims Maccabi Haifa refused to meet with police or consider proposed solutions, despite mediation attempts. CEO Uri Sheratzky called the situation a dangerous precedent for Israeli football, with thousands of fans unable to attend the game. The match is set to proceed with limited away support.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem accused Maccabi Haifa of torpedoing all resolution ideas and refusing to meet with police.
- Uri Sheratzky, CEO of Hapoel Jerusalem, expressed disbelief at Maccabi Haifa's lack of cooperation.
- A consulting firm hired by Jerusalem also failed to find a solution due to Haifa's non-cooperation.
- Hapoel Jerusalem warned the boycott sets a dangerous precedent for Israeli football.
- Thousands of Maccabi Haifa fans are expected to boycott the match due to the unresolved dispute.
- Hapoel Jerusalem assured fans that ticket purchase lists would remain confidential.
Hapoel Jerusalem has launched a strong criticism against Maccabi Haifa's leadership, citing a lack of cooperation in resolving a dispute that led to a boycott of the upcoming match between the two teams. Jerusalem claims they made every effort to mediate between Maccabi Haifa and the Jerusalem police, but all proposals were reportedly rejected by Haifa.
According to Hapoel Jerusalem officials, Maccabi Haifa refused to meet with the police and actively blocked any solutions presented. The club even hired "Blue Arrow," a consulting firm run by retired senior police officers, to help navigate the situation, but their efforts were also stymied by Haifa's unwillingness to engage. "Every idea we brought up, Haifa torpedoed. They didn't even agree to meet with the police," stated Jerusalem officials.
Uri Sheratzky, CEO of Hapoel Jerusalem, expressed his disbelief at Maccabi Haifa's stance, stating, "If I didn't know, I wouldn't believe this is Maccabi Haifa." He explained that the police were willing to meet with fan groups and Haifa's management to reach agreements, but encountered a complete refusal. Sheratzky believes both Haifa's management and fan organizations were afraid to be the ones to sign off on a compromise, leading to a stalemate.
Sheratzky further warned that this boycott sets a dangerous precedent for Israeli football, potentially harming its reputation internationally. He noted that thousands of Maccabi Haifa fans will miss the game despite the possibility of a resolution, attributing the failure to a lack of willingness and courage. He also addressed concerns from Haifa fans about online ticket purchases, assuring them that cash ticket booths would be available and purchase lists would remain confidential.
The match is scheduled for this evening, with only about 1,000 Maccabi Haifa fans expected to attend due to the boycott. Sheratzky urged Haifa fans not influenced by internal politics and ego battles to attend the game in Jerusalem.
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