Security Costs Soar for Tel Aviv Derby, Dubbed Most Expensive Match Ever
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Tel Aviv derby in the Toto Cup will be the most expensive match in Israeli football history, with 1,000 security personnel and police deployed. The game features a 50-50 seating split and no home team, necessitating extensive security. Police have banned banners due to concerns about potential flare usage.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- 1,000 security personnel and police will guard the Tel Aviv derby, the most expensive match in Israeli football.
- The game features a 50-50 seating allocation with no designated home team.
- Police have banned banners, fearing fans will use them to throw flares.
- Antennas will be erected to improve cellular reception at the stadium.
The upcoming Tel Aviv derby in the Toto Cup is set to be the most expensive match in Israeli football history, with unprecedented security measures in place. A total of 1,000 security personnel and police officers will be deployed at Bloomfield Stadium to maintain order and prevent incidents. This includes 600 private security guards and 400 police officers.
The heightened security is due to the match's unique setup, with a 50-50 stadium seating allocation and no designated home team, creating two large fan sections. The League Management is reportedly facing financial losses from the event, calling it the most costly game ever.
To ensure connectivity, antennas will be erected to improve cellular reception. However, police have prohibited the use of banners, a common practice for Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv fans during major games. Authorities fear fans might exploit banner setups to smuggle and throw flares, leading to disturbances.
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