Leuven mayor bans Europa League match against Israeli team
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-09-02 01:45 UTC+10:00
Section: Belgian politics
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Sport, Europe, Labour & Workers, Elections
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Leuven Mayor Mohamed Ridouani barred a UEFA Europa League match between Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise and Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva from taking place in the city, citing security concerns.
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