UEFA Fines Hapoel Tel Aviv Over Pyrotechnics Ahead of Atalanta Clash
Hapoel Tel Aviv has been fined by UEFA following the extensive use of pyrotechnics by their fans during the away match against Atalanta in Italy. The incident occurred during the first leg of the Conference League playoff, which ended in a 0-0 draw in Bergamo. Despite the fine, Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to host the second leg in Miskolc, Hungary, where they expect strong support from thousands of fans.
UEFA announced that Hapoel Tel Aviv must pay a substantial fine of 43,000 euros. Additionally, the club is banned from selling tickets to away supporters for one match, with a second match ban imposed conditionally. The disciplinary measures come just before the return leg scheduled for the following day, August 27, 2026.
This punishment highlights UEFA's strict stance on pyrotechnics and crowd behavior in European competitions. Hapoel Tel Aviv now faces the challenge of managing fan conduct while aiming to advance in the Conference League.
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