Beitar Jerusalem fans: 'Here we are, we're the most racist football team in the country'

Bring_Harmony
Published on Jun 29, 2020
Beitar Jerusalem is a symbol of rightwing Israel. But in 2012-2013 the club signed two Chechen Muslim players, enraging Beitarâ€™s hardcore fans, La Familia, some of whom sing of being racist. Some of Israelâ€™s political leaders find La Familia embarrassing. But do they simply reflect a wider problem facing Israel â€“ a polarised society?

The two Chechen players left â€‹Beitar Jerusalem â€‹at the end of theâ€‹ 2012-2013â€‹ season, and â€‹have returned toâ€‹ playing â€‹football â€‹in Chechnya.
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