20.10.2025 13:30
One of the biggest rivalries in Israeli football, the Hapoel Tel Aviv - Maccabi Tel Aviv derby, was canceled without being played due to violent incidents in the stands. As Bloomfield Stadium turned into a battlefield, the police arrested 9 people.
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The most important match of the week in the Israeli Premier League, the Tel Aviv derby, was canceled due to the chaos that unfolded on the field. The match, which was supposed to be played between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv, became the scene of major incidents before it even started. Tensions in the stands at Bloomfield Stadium quickly escalated into violent clashes.
"NOT A MATCH, BUT A WAR ZONE"
Before the match, verbal altercations between the two teams' fans quickly turned into physical fights. Flares, smoke bombs, and explosives were thrown onto the field from the stands.
Security forces struggled to control the situation. As the clashes grew around the stadium, images that caused panic in the city center emerged.
POLICE: 9 PEOPLE ARRESTED, 16 PEOPLE IN CUSTODY
The Israeli police described the incidents as a "serious threat to public order." In an official statement, it was announced that 9 people were arrested, 16 people were taken into custody for questioning, 3 police officers were seriously injured, and 12 civilians were hospitalized.
DERBY CANCELED
As the incidents escalated, both the referee committee and the clubs were informed. The Israeli police announced that the derby was canceled due to "serious risks to human life."
Maccabi Tel Aviv Club confirmed the decision with a brief statement: "In accordance with the security decision made by the police, tonight's derby will not be played."
INCIDENTS CONTINUED OUTSIDE THE STADIUM
The cancellation of the derby further enraged the fans. Groups gathered around the stadium clashed with the police, and nearby vehicles and shops were damaged. Local media reported that the incidents continued late into the night and that a curfew was being considered in some areas.
VIOLENCE IS TALKED ABOUT MORE THAN FOOTBALL
This development in Israel has once again brought the security crisis in the country's football to the forefront. Sports writers commented, "This incident is not just a football disgrace, but a transfer of the tension in society to the stadium."
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