US EditionPart-owner of Los Angeles Football Club apologizes for anti-Israel social media reposts
- A part-owner of Los Angeles Football Club, Ruben Gnanalingam, apologized for reposting anti-Israel content on social media that was criticized as 'deeply offensive' by his club and Major League Soccer.
- Gnanalingam expressed regret over the distress caused by his posts, stating it was 'never my intention to offend or harm anyone.'
- He has removed the offensive reposts and plans to step away from social media to focus on his professional responsibilities.
- Major League Soccer and Los Angeles Football Club reiterated their commitment to unity and stated, 'We stand firmly against hate in any form.
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Part-owner of Los Angeles Football Club apologizes for anti-Israel social media reposts
A part-owner of Los Angeles Football Club apologized after his resharing of reportedly anti-Israel posts on social media was criticized by his club and Major League Soccer as deeply offensive. The Jewish Chronicle first reported that Ruben Gnanalingam reposted messages…
LAFC part-owner Ruben Gnanalingam apologies for anti-Israel posts - Inside World Football
February 11 – Major League Soccer (MLS) opens its 2025 season on February 22, however, LAFC have already hit the news in controversial fashion as part-owner, Ruben Gnanalingam, was forced to apologise for anti-Israel posts on social media. Both MLS and LAFC were critical of Gnanalingam (pictured left), after the Jewish Chronicle reported that the Malaysian businessman reposted messages on his LinkedIn page, including comments urging “armies” to …
Ownership Statement | Los Angeles Football Club
STATEMENT FROM MLS AND LAFC Major League Soccer and LAFC strongly condemn the deeply offensive social media posts reportedly shared by Ruben Gnanalingam, a member of LAFC’s ownership group. MLS and LAFC believe in unity and we stand firmly against hate in any form. The League is currently reviewing the
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