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Dutch Soccer Fans Demand Politics-Free Match Ahead of Hapoel Be'er Sheva Visit
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First reported by Sport5 · 6 hours ago
What happened
AZ Alkmaar's ultras group has called for a ban on all political flags, including those of Israel and Palestine, during their upcoming Europa League match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The directive aims to prevent political demonstrations and ensure focus remains solely on the football match.
- 01Dutch soccer ultras banned Israeli and Palestinian flags for upcoming match.
- 02The group demanded a focus solely on the football team, AZ Alkmaar.
- 03The message was posted on Instagram ahead of the Europa League game.
- 04The directive follows past disturbances involving Israeli teams in the Netherlands.
- 05Hapoel Be'er Sheva will play AZ Alkmaar on October 15th.
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