Tel Aviv derby called off by police after ‘violent riots’

The highly anticipated Tel Aviv derby between two rival football clubs was abruptly called off by police due to ‘violent riots’ that erupted in and around the stadium.

According to reports, fans of both teams clashed in the streets leading up to the match, with tensions escalating as the game approached kick-off.

Police were forced to intervene as the situation spiraled out of control, with several arrests made and injuries reported.

The decision to cancel the match was made in the interest of public safety, as authorities feared the violence could escalate further inside the stadium.

This is not the first time that matches between these two teams have been marred by violence, highlighting the deep-rooted animosity between their respective fan bases.

Both clubs have condemned the actions of the fans involved in the clashes and have pledged to work with authorities to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

The cancellation of the derby has left both sets of supporters disappointed, with many expressing their frustration on social media.

It remains to be seen when the match will be rescheduled, or if it will take place at all given the recent events.

For now, the focus is on restoring peace and order in the city, and ensuring that future matches are not marred by such violent incidents.