Toto Cup Final Pits Rivals Against Each Other With Significant Financial Stakes
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv will compete in the Toto Cup final at a sold-out Bloomfield Stadium. The winning team will receive 900,000 shekels, with the runner-up getting 650,000 shekels. The match is expected to be the most expensive in Israeli football history due to extensive security measures. A new, modern trophy design, similar to the Europa League's, has also been revealed.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Toto Cup final will see Hapoel Tel Aviv face Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium.
- The winning team will receive 900,000 shekels, and the runner-up 650,000 shekels.
- The match is projected to be the most expensive in Israeli football history due to security costs.
- Over 1,000 security personnel, including police, will be present at the game.
- A new, modern Toto Cup trophy design, resembling the Europa League trophy, has been unveiled.
The Toto Cup final, featuring a highly anticipated match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv, is set to take place at Bloomfield Stadium with a full capacity crowd of 25,000 spectators. Beyond the rivalry, the game carries substantial financial implications for the winner and runner-up. The winning team will receive a prize of 900,000 shekels, while the runner-up will be awarded 650,000 shekels.
The League Management anticipates this match to be the most expensive in Israeli football history due to security costs. The event will involve 600 security guards and 400 police officers, with a buffer zone established between fan sections. A special banner honoring reservists will also be displayed, adding to the expenses. Police have currently prohibited the entry of flares and large flags due to concerns over pyrotechnics.
Additionally, the League Management has unveiled a new, modern design for the Toto Cup trophy. Standing 50 centimeters tall, the trophy's design is reminiscent of the Europa League trophy, featuring unique textures and sharp lines intended to reflect the dynamic nature of the game. The creators stated the design draws inspiration from leading international football trophies, interpreted with a local, contemporary flair.
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