Liverpool vs Haifa
Dagliesh | 02.08.2006 06:16 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | Liverpool | World
Liverpool FC are drawn to play Maccaba Haifa in the UEFA cup and are refusing to play in Israel even though the match has been moved to Tel Aviv. The first leg is set for Anfield on August 8 or 9 with Haifas home leg due on either August 22 or 23.
You quite often hear of football clubs fined for throwing missiles being thrown by the crowds, the Haifa crowd takes that to extremes. The Israeli team are also known for their defence wall.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said "It's crazy to even consider" playing in Israel and wants a neutral country instead so how about the Lebanon as the closest neutral country ? Jordan ? Egypt ? Syria ? Of course the only 'neutral' country between England and Israel is the USA, although the Israelis may be able to guilt trip the Germans into hosting it.
Benitez and Liverpool are themselves crazy for even agreeing to play any Israeli club at a time of such Israeli slaughter. The Liverpool match would be a brilliant opportunity for direct action in the full glare of the worlds media.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said "It's crazy to even consider" playing in Israel and wants a neutral country instead so how about the Lebanon as the closest neutral country ? Jordan ? Egypt ? Syria ? Of course the only 'neutral' country between England and Israel is the USA, although the Israelis may be able to guilt trip the Germans into hosting it.
Benitez and Liverpool are themselves crazy for even agreeing to play any Israeli club at a time of such Israeli slaughter. The Liverpool match would be a brilliant opportunity for direct action in the full glare of the worlds media.
Dagliesh
Comments
Display the following 9 comments