Leuven Mayor Bans Israeli Team Match Over Public Order Risks

Leuven mayor Mohamed Ridouani banned an Israeli team match due to public order concerns.

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Mohamed Ridouani, mayor of Leuven, Belgium, prohibited Union Saint-Gilloise from hosting a Europa League match against Hapoel Beer-Sheva on October 22, 2026, at the Den Dreef stadium. ^[1] The mayor rejected the possibility of holding the match behind closed doors, arguing that likely protests and tensions would spill over to the sports venue's surroundings. ^[2] Hapoel Beersheba's club stated it is in discussions with relevant parties to find a solution for the blocked match. ^[3] Pro-Palestinian organizations warned that Hapoel Beersheba's upcoming match against AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands could face risks to Israeli fans. ^[4] Ridouani previously refused to host a Belgian women's national team match against Israel in Leuven, which was relocated to another city. ^[5] In September 2024, Belgium and Israel had to face each other in the Nations League without spectators in Debrecen, Hungary, after Brussels and other localities declined to organize the match due to security reasons derived from geopolitical tensions. ^[6]

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Mohamed Ridouani, mayor of Leuven, Belgium, prohibited Union Saint-Gilloise from hosting a Europa League match against Hapoel Beer-Sheva on October 22, 2026, at the Den Dreef stadium. · La Jornada

The mayor rejected the possibility of holding the match behind closed doors, arguing that likely protests and tensions would spill over to the sports venue's surroundings. · La Jornada

Hapoel Beersheba's club stated it is in discussions with relevant parties to find a solution for the blocked match. · The Jerusalem Post

Pro-Palestinian organizations warned that Hapoel Beersheba's upcoming match against AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands could face risks to Israeli fans. · The Jerusalem Post

Ridouani previously refused to host a Belgian women's national team match against Israel in Leuven, which was relocated to another city. · The Jerusalem Post

In September 2024, Belgium and Israel had to face each other in the Nations League without spectators in Debrecen, Hungary, after Brussels and other localities declined to organize the match due to security reasons derived from geopolitical tensions. · La Jornada

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