Bnei Sakhnin Defender Eyad Abu Abid Attacked After Match in Netanya
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Bnei Sakhnin defender Eyad Abu Abid was attacked by Maccabi Netanya fans after a match in Netanya, with his car damaged and his pregnant wife present. The club condemned the violence and called for police investigation.
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- Bnei Sakhnin defender Eyad Abu Abid was attacked by Maccabi Netanya fans after Monday's match.
- Abu Abid's car was damaged, and his pregnant wife was inside during the incident.
- Teammate Ilai Hajaj's car and a vehicle with club supporters were also attacked.
- Abu Abid condemned the attack as "disgusting" and highlighted safety concerns despite police presence.
- Bnei Sakhnin demanded a thorough police investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
- Abu Abid was summoned by police to provide testimony about the incident.
Eyad Abu Abid, the defender for Bnei Sakhnin, was assaulted by a small group of Maccabi Netanya fans after Monday's match at the Miriam Stadium. Abu Abid shared the incident on his Instagram, condemning the behavior as "disgusting" and expressing frustration over the lack of safety despite police presence. His car was damaged during the attack, and Bnei Sakhnin confirmed that the incident also involved the vehicle of teammate Ilai Hajaj and another car carrying club supporters, including a medical student. Abu Abid, 31, who began his career at Maccabi Netanya in the 2014/15 season and later played for several Israeli clubs, was not a participant in the 0-0 draw against Netanya.
The club issued a statement expressing deep concern over the serious incident occurring just meters from the stadium. They noted that Abu Abid's pregnant wife was in the car during the attack and that he tried to avoid confrontation. Abu Abid was later summoned by police to provide testimony and clarify the circumstances. Bnei Sakhnin called for a thorough investigation by Israeli police to identify and prosecute those responsible, emphasizing that there is no place for violence inside or outside football venues.
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