Unusual: Maccabi Haifa advised its fans to arrive at Doha in groups of three

Maccabi Haifa issued an unusual safety directive to its fans ahead of the Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin in Doha, recommending they arrive in groups of three or more, against the backdrop of past violent incidents. The police clarified that this is only an internal recommendation by the club, and Bnei Sakhnin responded positively, promising to foster a sporting atmosphere.

Ahead of tomorrow's Toto Cup match between Bnei Sakhnin and Maccabi Haifa, the green club issued an unusual safety directive to its fans: to arrive at Doha Stadium in groups of three or more, and not alone. The directive was justified on safety grounds, against the backdrop of violent incidents that occurred in the past near the stadium. The club seeks to reduce situations where lone fans wander in the area before or after the match. The police clarified that this is a recommendation and internal directive of Maccabi Haifa only, not a directive from the police. Bnei Sakhnin responded positively to the message, invited Maccabi Haifa fans to come and cheer, and promised to do everything necessary to foster a sporting atmosphere in and around the complex. The club added that the history of meetings between the teams contains good things and sporting encouragement, and they focus on the positive.