Beitar Jerusalem Player's Red Shirt Sparks Fan Outrage
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Beitar Jerusalem player Eugene Ansah caused a stir by appearing in a video wearing a red shirt, angering fans who view the color as associated with rival teams. The incident occurred shortly after reports that Ansah is close to receiving Israeli citizenship. Fans reacted strongly on social media, with one suggesting a two-month suspension for wearing red.
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- Beitar Jerusalem player Eugene Ansah sparked fan anger by wearing a red shirt in a promotional video.
- Dozens of Beitar Jerusalem fans expressed outrage on social media over the red shirt.
- One fan suggested that wearing a red shirt should warrant a two-month suspension.
- The controversy follows recent reports that Ansah is expected to receive Israeli citizenship soon.
- Ansah's red shirt appearance occurred during a visit to Daniel Nursery.
Beitar Jerusalem player Eugene Ansah has become the center of a controversy after visiting a plant nursery and appearing in a video wearing a red shirt. The nursery, Daniel Nursery, posted a video on Instagram featuring Ansah, praising him as a "rising star" and "superstar" who scored a crucial goal for the team. However, the video quickly drew angry reactions from dozens of Beitar Jerusalem fans who expressed outrage over Ansah wearing red, a color associated with rival teams. One fan even suggested that wearing red should result in a two-month suspension.
This incident occurs just a day after reports indicated that Ansah is expected to receive Israeli citizenship soon, which would help the team with its foreign player quota. The situation highlights that for players at Beitar Jerusalem, securing Israeli citizenship may not be enough, as they also need to be mindful of the colors they wear.