Antalyaspor's Israeli player engages in propaganda after goal celebration
Bitexen Antalyaspor, hosting Trabzonspor in the 20th week of the Trendyol Super League, drew 1-1 after a goal scored by their Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel. The note written on the Israeli player's wrist and the Star of David he drew during his goal celebration sparked reactions.
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Antalyaspor, under the management of Sergen Yalçın, drew 1-1 against Trabzonspor, but the goal celebration of Sagiv Jehezkel, who scored the home team's only goal, overshadowed the match itself.
The celebration of the home team's Israeli player, Sagiv Jehezkel, after his goal drew backlash. The 28-year-old footballer showed the writing on his wrist to the cameras after scoring.
"DECISION MADE TO EXCLUDE FROM THE SQUAD"
Antalyaspor Club issued an official statement regarding the matter.
The statement made by Antalyaspor is as follows:
"To the Attention of the Public!
It has been decided by the board of directors to exclude Sagiv Jehezkel from the squad, as it was observed that he acted against our country's national values by sharing the writing on his wrist after the goal he scored in the 68th minute of the match we played against Trabzonspor today.
Our Board of Directors will never allow behavior against our country's sensitivities, even if it results in a championship or a trophy.
Respectfully."
?? Kamuoyunun Dikkatine!
— Bitexen Antalyaspor (@Antalyaspor) January 14, 2024
Bugün Trabzonspor ile oynadığımız karşılaşmanın 68’inci dakikasında attığı golden sonra bileğindeki yazıyı paylaşarak ülkemizin milli değerlerine aykırı hareket ettiği görülen Sagiv Jehezkel’in yönetim kurulu kararı ile kadro dışı bırakılmasına karar… pic.twitter.com/Bu67KF27zp