A day after the loss at Sami Ofer to PSG, the "Green Monkeys" fan organization issued a statement this morning (Thursday) that it is boycotting the match against Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium in the upcoming round, following the conduct of the Jerusalem Police.
The message reads: "Dear fans, first of all, we want to thank you, your cooperation creates such a great atmosphere and push that lifted our fighters and made everyone believe and understand that we are here by virtue and not by grace.
"In the past year, we had the privilege of meeting for the umpteenth time, one of the most extremist organizations we have met so far, called the Israel Police - Merhav Moriah, the same unrestrained group chasing us game after game at Teddy Stadium, with many threats, drawing weapons, violent arrests and massive provocations from the stadium parking lot to the entrance to it.
"The highlight, as you know, was in the cup final, where they entered the stands 3 times, for no reason, started overturning everything that moved, and from there... you already know, a battle scene, those who only dare to defend themselves, were arrested and sent to the Russian Lot hotel for two or three days Jerusalem, this organization spares no means - pregnant women, children, a wide audience, your friends and even some of you.
"That organization is not used to being responded to, so its response becomes extreme from time to time. Boycotting a game is one of the last tools we want to use, but with heavy consideration, and understanding that we are going like sheep to the slaughter, we have no choice but to boycott the game.
"There's no reason for us to come to a football stadium to push our team and at best we'll end up bruised and at worst we won't be coming home for a few days.
"The management of Maccabi Haifa is awake and aware of the issue, and after examining the matter, it will not sell tickets on its behalf for this game, foreign subscribers will not be lost from their count, and all that is left for you, dear audience, is to express solidarity and not enter the stands, we know it is difficult for you too, but as you proved yesterday what Together we can do it - that's how it will happen even in more difficult situations.
"We demand from all the parties concerned, Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Yam, the league administration and all the other clowns - policemen from their place outside the stands, and until the issue changes, we will not go to places that remind us of the Wild West."
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