Hapoel Be'er Sheva Club Doctor Taunted by Red Star Belgrade Fans After Celebrating with Israeli Flag
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
After Hapoel Be'er Sheva's win over Red Star Belgrade in Serbia, the club doctor celebrated with an Israeli flag and was targeted by hostile fans who threw objects at her, underscoring tensions despite the friendly setting.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 in Serbia, securing Champions League playoff advancement.
- The club doctor celebrated on the pitch with an Israeli flag after the match.
- Red Star fans booed, insulted, and threw objects at the doctor and club staff.
- No injuries were reported from the incident.
- The event highlights ongoing hostility toward the Israeli flag even in friendly countries.
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.
