08.10.2025 22:41
As reactions to Israel's genocide against Palestine continue to escalate in Spain, the Catalan giant Barcelona has denied the Israeli team Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem permission to use its facilities. Spanish fan groups also shared a message stating, "We find it absolutely unacceptable to have an Israeli team in our stadium while the State of Israel is committing genocide."
As reactions to Israel grow worldwide, protests against Israel's genocide of Palestinians continued in Spain.
REJECTION TO ISRAEL TEAM FROM BARCELONA
La Liga team Barcelona rejected the request of the Israeli team Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem to use their facilities and train ahead of the EuroCup match against Baxi Manresa on October 15. According to a report by RAC1, it was stated that Barcelona responded negatively to the request of the Israeli team Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem to use the facilities at the Blaugrana Hall in the morning before the match against Baxi Manresa at the Nou Congost arena on October 15, citing public order reasons.
"WE WILL NOT GIVE IT TO GENOCIDERS"
Meanwhile, following this development, Spanish fan groups could not remain silent. Sharing a message via social media, the group stated, "We firmly believe that basketball cannot exist in a bubble isolated from the reality surrounding us. While the State of Israel commits genocide, we find it absolutely unacceptable to have an Israeli team in our stadium. Our message is clear and strong. Human life is far more important than any sporting event."