Netanyahu to Attend Beitar Jerusalem Match After Five-Year Absence
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match on Sunday, his first in five years, amidst an election campaign. The game features Beitar Jerusalem against second-place Maccabi Tel Aviv, who can take the league lead with a win. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir is also expected to attend the highly anticipated match. Beitar's coach expressed confidence in his team's home advantage.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match after a five-year absence.
- The match is between Beitar Jerusalem and league contenders Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday.
- Netanyahu's attendance is seen as a move to support his election campaign.
- Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir is also expected to attend the game.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv can take the league lead with a victory.
- Beitar Jerusalem's coach is confident in his team's ability to win at home.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to attend an upcoming match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, marking his first appearance at a Beitar Jerusalem game in five years. The game, set for Sunday evening, is considered a significant fixture in the Israeli Premier League. Netanyahu's attendance is seen as a move to leverage the event for his election campaign, with elections expected in about a week and a half. Also expected to attend is Minister of National Security and Otzma Yehudit party chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Beitar Jerusalem, currently in fifth place with 12 points, aims to close the gap with the league leaders. Their coach, Almog Cohen, described Maccabi Tel Aviv as the most quality team in the league but expressed confidence in his team's ability to win at home with the support of their fans. Cohen emphasized that his team's focus is on winning every game, regardless of the opponent, and recalled a past instance where a loss did not prevent them from finishing first in the league.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, in second place with 16 points, has an opportunity to overtake Maccabi Haifa for the top spot with a victory. Beitar Jerusalem goalkeeper Miguel Silva expressed excitement about returning to Teddy Stadium and hopes to deliver a strong performance for the fans, acknowledging a slow start to his season but remaining focused on hard work.
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