Netanyahu to Attend Beitar Jerusalem Soccer Match After Five Years
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium on Monday, his first in five years, as part of his election campaign. The game features Beitar Jerusalem against second-place Maccabi Tel Aviv, with both teams aiming for crucial points. Netanyahu's attendance, along with that of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, may violate FIFA regulations against political involvement in football.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match on Monday after a five-year absence.
- The match is seen as an opportunity for Netanyahu to campaign ahead of the upcoming election on October 27th.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is also expected to attend the game at Teddy Stadium.
- Beitar Jerusalem faces Maccabi Tel Aviv in a highly anticipated Premier League fixture.
- Netanyahu's attendance could potentially violate FIFA regulations against political involvement in football.
- Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen expressed confidence in his team's ability to win at home.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to attend the Beitar Jerusalem vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer match on Monday evening at Teddy Stadium, marking his return to a Beitar Jerusalem game after a five-year absence. The visit comes approximately a week and a half before the upcoming election on October 27th, and is seen as a move to leverage the event for his election campaign. Minister of National Security and Otzma Yehudit party chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir is also expected to attend the game.
Beitar Jerusalem, currently in fifth place with 12 points, aims to close the gap with the league leaders. Second-place Maccabi Tel Aviv, with 16 points, has an opportunity to overtake Maccabi Haifa for the top spot with a win. Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen described Maccabi Tel Aviv as the "highest quality team in the league" but expressed confidence in his team's ability to win at home with the support of their fans.
Cohen also commented on the team's preparation, emphasizing the importance of mental readiness and the competitive nature of the current Israeli football season. Goalkeeper Miguel Silva expressed his excitement to return to Teddy Stadium and his determination to perform well, acknowledging a slow start to his season but remaining focused on hard work.
The article notes that Netanyahu's attendance may conflict with FIFA regulations, citing a letter sent to Premier League clubs last month that prohibits political involvement in football matches. The regulation reportedly forbids political figures from receiving a platform or being involved in games.
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