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Belgian Mayor Cancels Match Against Israeli Soccer Team

Leuven cites security concerns in scrapping HaPo'el Beersheba game, drawing protests from Israel’s embassy and Belgian Jews.

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Haaretz

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Israeli embassy slams Belgian city's decision to bar match against Israeli team

The Brussels embassy addressed the Leuven mayor by his first name, Mohamed, arguing that politics should 'never be allowed to interfere with sports'

3 hours ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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Cleveland Jewish News

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Jewish News Syndicate

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Belgian mayor cancels match against Israeli soccer team

Leuven cites security concerns in scrapping HaPo'el Beersheba game, drawing protests from Israel’s embassy and Belgian Jews.

4 hours ago

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The Jewish Chronicle

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Belgian mayor blocks Israeli football club from playing Europa League on ‘safety grounds’

The Israeli embassy in Belgium has offered to assist with security to ensure the match can go ahead

5 hours ago

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teleSUR

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Belgium: Mayor Prevents Israel Club From Playing in Louvain

The municipality of Louvain in Belgium refused permission for the Europa League party for reasons of public security, forcing the Union Saint-Gilloise to seek a neutral venue.

18 hours ago·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

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tvp.info

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Europa League. They Don't Want an Israeli Team in a Belgian City.

The draw for the Europa League group stage took place last Friday. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Hapoel Be'er Sheva are scheduled to face the hosts, Belgium, on October 22nd. The Belgian runners-up had intended to play all their matches at home in Leuven, as their Brussels-based Joseph Marien Stadium does not meet UEFA standards for European competitions. However, a serious problem has arisen. Leuven Mayor Fears Riots. Leuven Mayor Mohamed Rid…

24 hours ago

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De Morgen

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Strong Reactions After Ban on Football Match Against Israeli Club at OH Leuven Stadium: ‘Disturbing Antisemitic Undertone’

There has been a strong reaction from the Israeli side to the decision to postpone the football match between Union Saint-Gilloise and the Israeli club Hapoel Be’er...

1 day ago·Antwerp, Belgium

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