Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Receive Tight Security in Katowice Amid Hostile Local Crowd
Hapoel Tel Aviv's supporters traveling to Katowice, Poland, for their Conference League third-round second-leg match are under heavy security to protect them from the local crowd. The Israeli team, which won the first leg 2-0 in Hungary, faces a potentially hostile environment as around 500 fans were allocated tickets for the away game. Video footage shared with Sport 5 shows the Hapoel fans walking inside metal cages surrounded by protective netting, measures taken to prevent object throwing and clashes with local ultras. The local Polish fans have a history of criminal incidents and hostility toward Israelis, prompting these precautions. The match is scheduled for Wednesday evening, August 26, 2026, and the security arrangements aim to ensure the safety of the Israeli supporters during the event.
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