Hapoel Be'er Sheva Club Doctor Taunted by Red Star Fans After Celebrating with Israeli Flag in Serbia
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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 but caused no injuries.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 at Marakana Stadium, securing Champions League playoff spot.
- The club doctor celebrated on the pitch with an Israeli flag after the match.
- Serbian Red Star fans booed, insulted, and threw objects at the doctor and club staff.
- No injuries were reported despite the hostile behavior from the fans.
- The incident underscores the negative reception of Israeli symbols 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 club's advancement to the Champions League playoff round and eliminated the hosts, an unpleasant incident occurred involving the club's doctor. After the final whistle, as players and staff celebrated on the pitch with the few Israeli fans present, the club doctor continued celebrating while holding an Israeli flag near the tunnel beneath the Serbian fans' stand. This provoked hostile reactions from Red Star supporters, who booed, shouted insults, and threw objects at the doctor and other club personnel nearby. Although no injuries were reported, the episode highlighted ongoing tensions and the poor reception of Israeli symbols even in countries considered friendly. The incident was reported by Ben Goldfreind for N12 on August 12, 2026.
