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Israeli Football Chief Pushes Diplomatic Effort for Fans' Entry to Alkmaar Match
Israeli Football Association Chairman Shino Zuarz is leading a diplomatic push to allow Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans into the Europa Conference League match against AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands. The effort involves ambassadors from both nations and UEFA, seeking to overturn the current ban.
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What happened
- 01Israeli Football Association Chairman Shino Zuarz is leading diplomatic efforts to allow fans into the Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs. Alkmaar match.
- 02The efforts involve Israeli and Dutch ambassadors, UEFA, and the mayor of Alkmaar.
- 03Zuarz proposed allowing 200 fans and suggested the ban may have anti-Israeli motives.
- 04The ban on Israeli fans attending the match in the Netherlands remains in effect.
- 05The diplomatic push has improved relations between Zuarz and Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
Zuarz is proposing a compromise for 200 fans and suggests the ban may have anti-Israeli motives beyond security. The ban is still in effect as of Thursday morning.
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