Belgian mayor blocks club from hosting Israeli opponent in Europa League

The mayor of a Belgian city has blocked local club Union Saint-Gilloise from hosting Israeli team Hapoel Beer-Sheva for an upcoming Europa League match. Citing the mayor's refusal to allow the city to host the Israeli club, the decision forces Union Saint-Gilloise to seek an alternative venue for the fixture.

The restriction impacts the scheduling and location of the European competition match, highlighting the intersection of municipal authority and international football fixtures involving Israeli teams.