Hapoel Tel Aviv Fined $5,500 for "Holocaust for Maccabi" Chants
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv was fined 20,000 shekels for "Holocaust for Maccabi" chants during a recent game. This is the club's first offense this season, with future violations potentially leading to suspended sentences and point deductions. The Football Association is cracking down on such chants to show UEFA and FIFA their anti-racism efforts. The club faces Maccabi Tel Aviv again in the Toto Cup final, with concerns the chants may continue.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv fined 20,000 shekels for "Holocaust for Maccabi" chants.
- Future offenses may result in suspended sentences and point deductions.
- Referees instructed to report all racist and Holocaust-related stadium chants.
- Football Association aims to demonstrate anti-racism efforts to UEFA and FIFA.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv faces Maccabi Tel Aviv in Toto Cup final amid concerns.
Hapoel Tel Aviv has been fined 20,000 shekels (approximately $5,500) by the Football Association following chants of "Let there be a Holocaust for Maccabi" during their recent match against Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium. This marks the first offense of its kind for the club this season. Future violations could result in additional penalties beyond fines, including a suspended sentence, and repeated offenses may lead to point deductions under new regulations.
The decision comes as referees and observers have been instructed to report any racist chants or Holocaust-related songs in the stands. This directive is part of the Football Association's broader effort to demonstrate to UEFA and FIFA their commitment to combating racism and offensive songs.
Despite the penalty, Hapoel Tel Aviv is scheduled to face Maccabi Tel Aviv again in the Toto Cup final on Tuesday evening. It remains uncertain whether the club's fans will refrain from repeating the chants that could lead to further disciplinary action.
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