UEFA May Punish Hapoel Tel Aviv Over Flares at Atalanta Match

Hapoel Tel Aviv fans ignited flares during the first leg of the Conference League playoff against Atalanta, raising concerns about potential disciplinary action from UEFA. The incident occurred in the stands during the match, and UEFA is likely to review the case closely given the club's recent sanctions. Previously, Hapoel Tel Aviv was fined 40,000 euros and received a conditional two-year ban on selling tickets to away European matches due to fan misconduct in a game against Ludogorets in the second qualifying round. If UEFA finds the club guilty of violating the conditional sanction, the ticket ban for away games could be enforced alongside additional penalties determined by the disciplinary committee based on the match report and circumstances. This means Hapoel Tel Aviv fans may face restrictions on attending future away European fixtures if UEFA confirms the breach related to the flare incident against Atalanta.