Archive for the ‘football’ tag
Closed Society: February 8, 2013
The offices of Beitar Jerusalem football club were torched. The police suspect arson following the acquisition of two Muslim players. (Haaretz)
(Hebrew – News1)
Closed Society: January 27, 2013
Fans of Beitar Jerusalem Football Club hurled insults at team owner, Arcadi Gaydamak, for his intention to sign to Muslim players to the team. Team coach, Eli Cohen, responded that “There’s a difference between a Muslim from Europe and a Muslim from Israel.” (Haaretz)
(Hebrew – Ynet)
Internal Security: December 11, 2012
Two police officers were convicted by the Tel-Aviv Magistrates’ Court of the aggravated assault of Almog Avshalomov, a Maccabi Tel-Aviv football fan, with whom they argued during a match.
(Hebrew – Sport 5)
Internal Security: January 5, 2012
The Israel Football Association claims that the police refuses to arrest fans calling racist slogans for fear of riots.
(Hebrew)
