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Protester chains himself to goalposts at Scotland vs. Israel match

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About 400 people, some carrying small coffins and Palestinian flags, gathered at the main stand entrance before kickoff

Desk Report

Publisted at 5:50 PM, Sat Jun 1st, 2024

A protester wearing a t-shirt with the message 'Red Card For Israel' chained himself to the goalposts before Scotland's Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel at Glasgow's Hampden Stadium on Friday. 

The match was delayed to detain the protester.

In addition, protesters assembled outside Hampden Park in Glasgow to demonstrate against Israel's military operation in Gaza.

About 400 people, some carrying small coffins and Palestinian flags, gathered at the main stand entrance before kickoff, the BBC reported.

When the match kicked off demonstrators booed and blew whistles, while fireworks were let off.

A handful of counter-protesters also demonstrated before the match.

The Scottish FA said on May 21 that the match would be played without supporters due to concerns about potential planned disruptions.

The away fixture, due to be played in Hungary on June 4, will also be played behind closed doors.

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