US EditionNot Antisemitism: Israeli Soccer Player Shon Weissman Faces Consequences of His Extremism
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Not Antisemitism: Israeli soccer player Shon Weissman faces consequences of his extremism
Everyone has the right to express their opinion, but words have consequences. While most Israeli players faced little resistance from European clubs, others, including Muslim players who posted extreme anti-Israel messages, were suspended or released. Shon Weissman is simply reaping what he sowed
Shon Weissman was about to join the Fortuna Düsseldorf but the German club finally turned back after the reaction of his supporters.
Football: German Club Abandons Recruiting Israeli Player Known for Virulent Anti-Palestinian Remarks
Fortuna Düsseldorf cancelled the possible attacker from Granada, Shon Weissman, after being questioned by his supporters for his positions on the Gaza war.
Under pressure from the supporters and in the face of the comments published on the social networks by the player, the German second division football club turned back and announced this Tuesday, August 5th not to sign the attacker.
Fortuna Düsseldorf agrees with the player, agrees with the club, even the medical check is already through - and then the transfer still falls flat: Shon Weissman will not become the new striker of the football secondary league. The Israeli stumbles over rushing posts against Palestinians.
The transfer from Granada striker Shon Weissman to Fortuna Düsseldorf was almost fixed. Now, however, the second leagueist announces that the change does not come about. The background is controversial Gaza posts after Hamas' terror.
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