Hapoel Be'er Sheva Club Doctor Taunted by Red Star Belgrade Fans After Celebrating with Israeli Flag

Following Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade at the Marakana Stadium in Serbia, which secured the Israeli team's advancement to the Champions League playoff round and eliminated the hosts, the club's doctor celebrated on the pitch holding an Israeli flag. This celebration provoked a hostile reaction from Red Star fans. As the players and staff celebrated in front of a small group of Israeli supporters, the club doctor continued celebrating with the flag while heading toward the tunnel beneath the Serbian fans' stand. The fans booed, shouted insults, and threw objects at the doctor and other club members nearby. Although no injuries were reported, the incident highlighted the ongoing negative reception of the Israeli flag even in countries considered friendly. The event occurred on August 12, 2026, shortly after the match ended.