Beitar Jerusalem is the only major Israeli soccer club to have never had an Arab player, and its hardcore fans have a history of racist chants at matches. Arabs make up 20% of Israel's population, and Arab players star on rival teams and the country’s national squad. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMore than 100 fans gathered to show their support for the new owner, while a few dozen hardcore fans — known as La Familia — protested it. Netanel Avraham, one of the fans who gathered to support the move, said he was happy to welcome the new owner. The team says it has Arab players on its women’s and youth teams.

Source: Fox News December 11, 2020 17:26 UTC