Pro-Palestinian Groups Plan Protest Outside Maccabi Tel Aviv's Conference League Match
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to face Lugano away next Thursday in the Conference League playoff. Ahead of the match, several pro-Palestinian organizations announced plans to hold a protest outside the game as part of the international campaign "Show Israel The Red Card." This campaign has previously included fan protests at matches such as Celtic's, aiming to push for Israel's suspension from FIFA.
The protest organizers promised a "prominent, determined, and peaceful" demonstration. Currently, the match is expected to proceed as scheduled without significant concerns about disruptions or crowd restrictions. This comes after Maccabi Tel Aviv's recent Europa League match against Aston Villa was played behind closed doors, which sparked controversy in England.
The pro-Palestinian groups are coordinating their efforts but have not indicated any intention to interfere directly with the game. The campaign reflects ongoing tensions surrounding Israeli sports teams competing in Europe amid political disputes.
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