Kosovo fans boo Israel anthem in Nations League draw
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 18:01 · Archive
Kosovo supporters booed Israel's national anthem before a 0-0 Nations League draw in Pristina.
Kosovo supporters booed and whistled Israel's national anthem before a 0-0 UEFA Nations League draw in Pristina on Saturday. The visitors faced a hostile reception linked to Israel's actions in Gaza. Some Kosovan players bowed their heads during the anthem whilst Israel's players and coaching staff sang in apparent defiance of the home fans.
The supporters continued to boo and whistle Israel's players throughout the match. Kosovo midfielder Veldin Hodža was sent off in the 67th minute after receiving a second yellow card for a tactical foul.
Israel has faced similar protests in recent games. Last month, the team played two contentious matches against Ireland, where opposition players bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem and declined to shake hands with their counterparts. Those games were overshadowed by protests in Ireland against the matches taking place. The Football Association of Ireland moved the home match from Dublin to a neutral venue in Serbia with no fans present, though goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu opted to boycott the matches altogether.
How it is being reported
- Kosovo fans boo and whistle Israeli national anthem before 0-0 Nations League drawKosovo supporters booed and whistled Israel's national anthem before the 0-0 Nations League draw in Pristina as the visitors were given another hostile reception because of their country’s actions in Gaza.News4Jax · 14 Nov, 16:24
- Kosovo fans boo and whistle Israeli national anthem before 0-0 Nations League drawKosovo supporters booed and whistled Israel's national anthem before the 0-0 Nations League draw in Pristina as the visitors were given another hostile reception because of their country’s actions in Gaza.Clickorlando · 14 Nov, 16:24
In this story: Kosovo · Israel · Pristina · Veldin Hodža · Ireland · Gavin Bazunu · Football Association of Ireland · Serbia
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