The highly anticipated derby match between rival teams Hapoel and Maccabi was canceled on Sunday due to violent confrontations among fans.
Law enforcement advised that the Israeli Premier League fixture should be postponed after reports of trouble emerged prior to the scheduled kickoff at Bloomfield Stadium, the shared ground of both teams.
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A statement from Maccabi declared, “In light of the police’s recommendation, the decision has been made to cancel the Tel Aviv derby this evening.”
This decision follows the recent ruling by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group, indicating that Maccabi fans will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match against Aston Villa next month.