GLASGOW, Scotland (Reuters) – Demonstrators have assembled outside Hampden Park in Glasgow ahead of Scotland’s Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier versus Israel, protesting against Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza.
About 400 people, some carrying small coffins and Palestinian flags, gather at the main stand entrance before kickoff, the BBC reports.
The match was delayed to detain a protester who was tied to a goalpost with a bike lock and wearing a black t-shirt that said “red card for Israel.”
A demonstrator wearing a t-shirt reading “Red card for Israel” chained himself to the goal post prior to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 League B Group 2 qualifying football match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 31, 2024. (Andy Buchanan/AFP)
When the match kicked off demonstrators booed and blew whistles, while fireworks were let off, the BBC says.
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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