Maccabi Tel Aviv News

The Spanish political party Podemos is formally requesting the government to prohibit the entry of the Israeli basketball team Maccabi Tel Aviv and its fans into Spain. The party's leaders, including Ione Belarra and Pablo Fernández, have expressed concerns that the team's supporters may glorify genocide. This request comes ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv's upcoming EuroLeague match against Real Madrid, scheduled for January 14, 2025. Podemos has sent letters to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, urging action to prevent the team's entry. The call for a ban coincides with a planned pro-Palestinian demonstration in Madrid, raising concerns over potential unrest and antisemitism during the game.