Footballer «Seville» made in support of Palestine – Mosaic – News
January 9, 2009 – 9:09 pmMali forward «Seville» Frederick Kanute, clogging winning the ball into the goal «Deportivo» in the first match of 1 / 8 cup of Spain (2:1), has T-shirt with the words in support of Palestine.
Umpire Kanute shown yellow card but this may be followed by a more severe punishment if the leadership of the Spanish Football Federation considers action attacking team Mali political propaganda, said sports.ru with reference to Marca.
«We this step very much, – said Ambassador of Palestine to Spain Mahmoud Alauanen. – Forward «Seville» had the courage to publicly demonstrate support for the Palestinian people. Athletes are also human beings and can not suppress their emotions. They have every right to express their views on human rights violations. Of course, the action Kanute pleased by all the Palestinian children who are interested in Spanish football ».
« We should work together to achieve peace in the region – hypocritically said, in turn, the Israeli ambassador to Spain, Rafael Schulz. – I do not have their own point of view to act Kanute. Spanish football authorities to deal with – whether it deserves any punishment in accordance with the rules of FIFA ».
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