Abner Biton Travels Europe for a Decade as Devoted Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fan
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 13 minutes ago
What happened
Abner Biton, a 67-year-old Israeli fan, has traveled across Europe for a decade to attend every Hapoel Be'er Sheva match, enduring challenges and adventures. His passion for the team has taken him from remote locations to major European cities, with his travels intensifying as the club nears the Champions League. Biton's dedication exemplifies the deep connection between fans and football beyond borders.
- 01Abner Biton has attended every Hapoel Be'er Sheva match in Europe for the past ten years.
- 02He has traveled to remote and major European cities, accumulating many passport stamps.
- 03Biton faced dangers, including a confrontation with thugs in Kazakhstan in 2019.
- 04He spends significant sums and time traveling, sometimes under difficult conditions.
- 05Biton helped fellow fan Eliyahu Bergman experience European away games after decades.
- 06He eagerly awaits the decisive Champions League qualifier against Sabah in Baku.
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