After making headlines in Israel almost on a daily basis, the sale of Betar Jerusalem also reached the UK: This morning (Sunday), the Guardian published an in-depth investigative article on the apparent collaboration between Moshe Hogg and Hamed bin Khalifa and even spoke with a supportive fan In the deal, a representative of “La Familia” and the general manager of the club, Moni Brosh.
“A senior football team, most of whose hardcore fans are chanting ‘Death to the Arabs,’ is facing an internal observation crisis,” the article said. “Betar Jerusalem, the only Israeli team that has never played an Arab player, was partially sold to a new and unlikely owner – an Arab sheikh.”
In fact, the Guardian gave a platform to all parties in the saga: those who support the deal, those who do not support the deal and Betar itself. A member of La Familia, who presented the minority side and asked not to be identified, said the sale threatened not only the club’s Jewish identity , But also about the identity of the entire city. “The deal turned many against the club,” explained the sales supporter’s response from the fans’ organization.
“This deal is the right way to spread peace,” Moni Brosh, the club’s general manager, told the British website. “This is an opportunity for the club and Israeli football, an opportunity to put an end to racism on the part of a minority of fans.
