Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Ignite Flares and Fireworks, Club Faces UEFA Fine
Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Sheriff Tiraspol in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round on July 30, 2026. After a commanding 5-0 victory in the first leg, the match saw a lively atmosphere as Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in the stands ignited dozens of flares and fireworks at the start of the game. This display of pyrotechnics has put the Israeli club at risk of disciplinary action, with UEFA likely to impose a fine for the breach of regulations. The incident is expected to be reviewed by UEFA in the near future, potentially resulting in sanctions against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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