The combined Maccabi thread - now with are you going? poll

[bill]

Looking forward to the game. Nothing to stop anyone making a principled stand, and personally boycotting it. Trying to impose a boycott on anyone else is a definite no no for me.

[AV82EC]

In lieu of UEFA actually having the balls to make a decision one way or another the current state of play is they aren’t banned so we play the game. It’s then up to individuals whether they go or not and to others as to whether they protest or not. It’s what we do in civilised liberal democracies.

I’ll be going unless someone makes a decision affecting the game in the meantime.

[paul_e]

As I said in the main Europa League thread I think the opinion of the police is the key for this, I doubt they're looking forward to it after what happened in Amsterdam last year, I can see things being much worse here if the game goes ahead.

[DB]

I presume we will get appropriate compensation for loss of revenue?

[AV82EC]

I presume we will get appropriate compensation for loss of revenue?

What revenue are we losing?

[Somniloquism]

Ticket revenue, TV coverage, other fans expenditure in the stadium. (Assuming DB is talking about if the match is cancelled if UEFA make a decision).

[AV82EC]

It hasn’t been called off yet or even been moved to behind closed doors.

[Somniloquism]

No it hasn't, but it does seem that things might be escalating now all the main news is picking it up. So DB is asking about IF it is cancelled.

[AV82EC]

No it hasn't, but it does seem that things might be escalating now all the main news is picking it up. So DB is asking about IF it is cancelled.

Ah right. Well I’d assume UEFA have some devilishly clever calculation to ensure we’re not out of pocket. <sarcasm>

[PeterWithesShin]

The United States government will try to prevent any attempt to ban Israel from competing at the 2026 World Cup.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2xpwedy5no

[andyh]

Just reading the BBC report about the prospect of a vote and an interesting point was raised.
PAOK who played Tel Aviv told their supporters not to use banners or messages at their game, fearing sanctions or punishment from UEFA for displaying political content.

Clubs shouldn’t be fearful of punishment for fans actions in these circumstances - obviously, peaceful actions.

[lovejoy]

The United States government will try to prevent any attempt to ban Israel from competing at the 2026 World Cup.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2xpwedy5no

Countries can just not show up.

[Dave]

The United States government will try to prevent any attempt to ban Israel from competing at the 2026 World Cup.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2xpwedy5no

Given they're third in the group behind Norway and Italy, I don't think it'll need a UEFA ban to stop them competing next summer.

[cdbearsfan]

No. I can imagine FIFA saying something like they need time to consider it, knowing that the problem could effectively have gone away by the end of the next international window.

[amfy]

*Calling all football fans and opponents of genocide*...
*
KICK ISRAEL OUT OF FIFA

📍 Meeting point: Aston Hall, B6 6JD
📅 Thursday 25th September
🕛 6.30pm

In the same month Russia invaded Ukraine, FIFA banned Russia. Yet despite over 700 days of genocide in Palestine, an israeli team is being openly welcomed to play in our backyards.

It is a duty upon us to make everything and anything associated with the zionist entity unwelcome and unwanted. Football is not innocent. The israeli Football Association not only helps to normalise the genocidal state of israel but also actively participates in the occupation of Palestine, with many israeli football clubs operating on stolen land and illegal settlements.

This is why we need all football fans to show up and show out more than they already have, we can not accept the normalisation of the crimes committed against the Palestinian people!

Up the Villa but DOWN with zionism 🔻⚽️

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOyECLEjNkR/?igsh=MWh1Y3VzeTh4NGJ3Nw==