BREAKING NEWS

Maccabi Haifa championship celebrations cut short due to overcrowding

Tens of thousands of Maccabi Haifa fans came to celebrate their 15th championship in Sami Ofer stadium on Sunday night.

Soon after Israeli musician Static, came on stage several fans fainted leading to their hospitalization at Rambam Hospital, according to Israeli media.

Police estimated around 60,000 fans came to celebrate their third championship in a row.

Police were forced to shut down the festivities after overcrowding began and it became dangerous for the public.