Recently, UEFA, the governing body of European soccer, announced that it has postponed two matches scheduled to take place in Israel due to security concerns. The matches, which were set to be played between Hapoel Be’er Sheva and FC Flora of Estonia and Maccabi Haifa and FC Shakhtyor Soligorsk of Belarus, were scheduled to take place in Israel on October 1 and 2.
UEFA cited security concerns as the reason for the postponement. The decision was made after consulting with the Israeli Football Association (IFA) and the relevant authorities in Israel. The IFA has expressed its disappointment with the decision, stating that it had taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the teams and fans.
This is not the first time UEFA has postponed matches in Israel due to security concerns. In 2014, UEFA postponed a match between Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Inter Milan due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. In 2015, UEFA also postponed a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and FC Basel due to security concerns.
The postponement of these matches is a reminder of the ongoing security issues in the region. It is also a reminder of the importance of international organizations such as UEFA in ensuring the safety of players and fans. While it is unfortunate that these matches have been postponed, it is important that the safety of all involved is taken into account.
