Clashes erupt between pro-Palestinian activists and police ahead of EuroLeague match

On Wednesday, October 15, a EuroLeague basketball match between Valencia and Israel’s Hapoel took place, but the buildup to the game was marred by street protests that escalated into clashes.

Details: Pro-Palestinian activists gathered in the streets of Valencia to stage a demonstration. However, tensions quickly rose, leading to confrontations between protesters and police.

According to reports shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), two protesters were arrested, while another woman sustained a head injury.

This follows a recent international football match between Italy and Israel, during which the Israeli team’s hotel was guarded by snipers positioned on rooftops. Additionally, heightened security measures were implemented throughout the city.

Reminder: FIFA president Gianni Infantino, the 55-year-old Swiss official, recently shared his views on the ongoing Israel-Palestine situation, which continues to affect global football.