Maccabi Haifa Fan Group Vows to Withhold Support for New Player Eli Dasa

The "Green Monkeys," the official fan organization of Maccabi Haifa Football Club, announced on Friday that they will not cheer for the team's new player, Eli Dasa, during the initial phase of his tenure with the club. The group stated that their decision is not personal against Dasa but rather a protest against the trend of players transferring from rival teams, which they believe the club's management is facilitating.

In a statement, the "Green Monkeys" expressed concern that allowing players from major rivals to join Maccabi Haifa without initial scrutiny could set a precedent for future transfers of prominent players like Dor Peretz and Eran Zahavi. They emphasized that while they acknowledge such transfers may continue, players need to earn their place and prove their worthiness of wearing the green jersey.

The fan group clarified that they do not intend to prevent other fans from supporting Dasa and wished him success. They also commented on the modern football landscape, noting the increasing commercialization and the potential for matches to become exclusive events for higher socioeconomic classes, devoid of traditional fan elements like drums and flags.