Security Costs Soar for Tel Aviv Derby, Dubbed Most Expensive Match Ever

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The Tel Aviv derby in the Toto Cup will feature the most extensive security operation in Israeli football history, costing significantly more than usual. A total of 1,000 security personnel and police will be present at Bloomfield Stadium. The police are also banning banners, fearing they could be used to smuggle flares.

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1,000 security personnel and police will guard the Tel Aviv derby, the most expensive match ever.
600 private guards and 400 police officers are assigned to the Toto Cup match.
The stadium will be split 50-50 between fan bases with no home team.
The police are prohibiting banners due to fears of flare smuggling.
Cellular antennas will be installed for improved mobile reception.

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, where the stadium will be divided equally between the two fan bases, with no designated home team. This arrangement is expected to create two large, potentially volatile, fan camps. The League Management is reportedly facing financial losses from this arrangement, calling it the most expensive game in Israeli football's history.

In addition to the personnel, cellular antennas will be erected to ensure reliable mobile reception. The police have also prohibited the use of banners, a common practice for Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv fans during major games. Authorities fear that fans might exploit the banners to smuggle and throw flares, leading to disturbances.

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