Justice Minister Yariv Levin Dismisses Stadium Ouster Rumors
Justice Minister Yariv Levin dismissed social media rumors that he was expelled from Bloomfield Stadium during an Hapoel Tel Aviv match, clarifying he stayed until the end.
Ten days before the elections, politics and sports collided at the Bloomfield Stadium as Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin, an Hapoel Tel Aviv fan, attended his team's match against Ironi Tiberias. During the visit, Levin faced heckling from some supporters, with circulating social media clips sparking rumors that he was forced to leave the venue.
Minister Clarifies the Incident
According to a report by Sport 5, Levin dismissed the rumors of his expulsion, clarifying that he remained in the stands until the final whistle. He explained that the verbal altercation occurred during halftime when he stood up to grab a drink.
The story that I was supposedly expelled is both false and ridiculous. After the halftime whistle, I got up to go get a drink like at every game, and then someone consumed by hatred shouted something at me. Of course, at the end of halftime, I returned to my seat and watched the entire game until its conclusion, Levin said.
Condemning Political Exclusion
Levin criticized individuals attempting to bar people from stadiums based on their political views. He argued that such behavior contradicts the core values of sports.
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It is shameful that some think the stadium is their private property.
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Selection based on political views is the antithesis of sportsmanship.
Levin affirmed that the incident would not deter him from attending future matches, noting that he usually receives a warm welcome from most fans.
