Frédéric Kanouté: On the Record
Footballer Frédéric Kanouté led a players’ petition against Israel hosting a UEFA tournament.
On the record
- 2012 — Published a petition (ultimately signed by about 62 players) protesting UEFA’s award of the 2013 Under-21 European Championship to Israel, stating that hosting it there would be “seen as a reward for actions that are contrary to sporting values.” [Times of Israel]
Where Galil stands
Our opinion: He organized his fellow players to try to strip Israel of a tournament. We don’t stand with it.
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