Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Israeli Fans' Banner Sparks Outrage During Soccer Match in Hungary
During a soccer game between Israeli and Polish teams, Israeli fans showed a banner that upset many people in Poland.
The banner said something mean about Poland, connecting it to World War Two.
Both Poland's leaders and the Israeli Embassy spoke out against the banner.
The game was played in Hungary because of safety issues.
This event highlights tensions between Poland and Israel, with the banner potentially being a response to previous actions.
UEFA is investigating the incident, and the Polish team won the match.
Israeli soccer fans displayed a banner reading "Murderers since 1939" during a match against a Polish team.
The banner caused outrage in Poland, with the president and interior minister condemning the action.
The Israeli Embassy in Warsaw also condemned the banner, stating such actions are unacceptable.
The match, part of the Europa Conference League, was played in Hungary due to security concerns.
The incident may have been a response to a banner displayed by Polish fans in a previous match.
- Who
- Israeli soccer fans of Maccabi Haifa and Polish officials
- What
- Israeli soccer fans displayed a banner reading "Murderers since 1939" during a match.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Debrecen, Hungary (match), Poland (outrage)
- Why
- The banner caused outrage due to its message about Polish citizens, including Jews, killed in World War Two.
Historical Context
Current Views
Historical Interpretation
Historical Context
Some historical analysis acknowledges the complicity of some Poles in the killing of Jews by Nazi Germany.
Current Views
Many Poles reject such findings, arguing they are an attempt to dishonor a country that suffered during the war.
- Event
- Europa Conference League match
- Teams
- Maccabi Haifa (Israel) vs. Rakow Czestochowa (Poland)
- Location
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Banner Message
- "Murderers since 1939"
- Polish Response
- Outrage and condemnation from President and Interior Minister
- Israeli Response
- Condemnation from the Israeli Embassy
- Final Score
- Rakow Czestochowa 2, Maccabi Haifa 0 (2-1 aggregate)