Overview
- Authorities canceled the Hapoel–Maccabi derby at Bloomfield Stadium minutes before kickoff after widespread pyrotechnics and projectiles filled the area with heavy smoke and sent players back to the dressing rooms.
- Reports on casualties and arrests diverged, with outlets citing at least 29 to 42 injured, including police officers, and roughly 40 people detained, some reportedly set to face a judge.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv accused police of excessive force and said many injuries resulted from police actions, asserting officers prepared for a confrontation rather than a sporting event.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv said it will not distribute away tickets to its fans for the Europa League match at Aston Villa, citing fan safety and describing a poisoned climate that puts supporters at risk.
- Local UK authorities had previously barred away fans at Villa Park due to anticipated protests, reflecting broader tensions around events involving Israeli teams.