Irish Football Official Grabs Microphone From Israeli Reporter
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
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Originalהמיקרופון נלקח בכוח: הכתב הישראלי הותקף במסע"ת אירלנדThe story in 4 lines · by baba
- An Irish football official tried to take a microphone from an Israeli reporter.
- The reporter had asked about alleged racist comments by Irish players towards Israelis.
- The incident happened during a press conference after Ireland beat Israel 3-0.
- Irish players wore black armbands and bowed during Israel's anthem.
During a press conference in Ireland, a senior official from the Irish Football Association attempted to forcibly take a microphone from Moti Pashketsky, a reporter for the Sports Channel. The incident occurred after Pashketsky asked the coach of the Irish national team about allegations that his players had called Israeli team players "monkeys." The Irish team had recently played against Israel, winning 3-0. Before the match, during the playing of Israel's national anthem, "Hatikvah," the Irish players demonstratively bowed their heads while wearing black armbands. This followed a threatened boycott against Israel, which was rescinded within hours.
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