A protest for Palestine
This is an old piece of news, but unfortunately for me I havent had much time to catch up on International News lately, as I prefer to watch the news or read the newspaper rather than read it online, and if it's to do with Palestine then there is biased reporting. Also we have had local issues such as extreme weather and an earthquake to contend with, plus the fact that I haven't been at home much the last two weeks (long story!)
This is Egyptian midfielder Mohammed Aboutrika when he scored against Sudan in the recent Africa Cup of Nations. I am by no means a football fan but am familiar with the footballer's trick of getting his message across as they score a goal with a t-shirt bearing a slogan underneath their team shirt, other examples dont seem to come to mind at the moment.
Needless to say he received a yelow card for his actions and a telling off from FIFA but nonetheless he should be commended for using this opportunity to speak out against the oppression of Palestinians unlike leaders of Muslim countries who refuse to condemn the situation for fear of the US, the biggest supporter of Israel.
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