Beitar Jerusalem Denies Involvement in Clashes Ahead of Cyprus Conference League Match
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Beitar Jerusalem refutes claims of fan violence in Larnaca before their Conference League match against AEK Larnaca, with police confirming no incidents involving Beitar supporters.
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- Beitar Jerusalem denies causing any disturbances in Larnaca before Thursday's match.
- Police told Beitar representatives that reports of clashes were false and no arrests were made.
- AEK Larnaca fans reportedly tried to initiate a fight, with tear gas used only against them.
- Beitar's spokesperson criticized misinformation and expressed hope for a peaceful match.
- The match is part of the Conference League second qualifying round in Cyprus.
Ahead of the Conference League second qualifying round match between AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem on Thursday evening in Cyprus, tensions have escalated in Larnaca. Reports from Cypriot media claimed that several disturbances and clashes occurred in the city center overnight involving Israeli fans. However, Beitar Jerusalem strongly denied these allegations, stating that their supporters did not cause any damage in Larnaca's streets. The club's spokesperson, Asaf Nahum, told Sport 5 that police representatives confirmed there were no significant incidents and that the reports were false. According to Nahum, the police explained that it was actually AEK Larnaca fans who attempted to provoke a fight, and tear gas was used solely against AEK supporters. He emphasized that no Beitar fans were arrested or intended to be arrested and criticized the misinformation circulating about the club. Nahum expressed hope that the match would proceed peacefully and that the team could focus on the game itself.
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