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British Journalist Slams West Ham's Manor Solomon Over Political Stance
A British journalist, Michal Grant, has harshly criticized West Ham's Israeli winger Manor Solomon due to his political statements and military service.
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What happened
- 01Journalist Michal Grant criticized West Ham's Manor Solomon for his political views and IDF service.
- 02Grant, a lifelong fan, cited Solomon's social media posts supporting Israel as a key issue.
- 03The article also noted Solomon's association with Eyal Berkovic and his controversial statements.
- 04Fan chants referencing Solomon's stance against Palestine were also mentioned.
- 05Grant feels modern football and West Ham's current management have eroded the club's identity.
- 06The critique was published by The Canary, a UK outlet aligned with the progressive left.
Grant, a lifelong fan writing for The Canary, feels Solomon's public support for Israel, including social media posts and associations with controversial figures like Eyal Berkovic, conflicts with the club's values. The journalist's disillusionment also stems from modern football's commercialization and West Ham's perceived loss of identity. Grant concludes that these factors, including fan chants referencing Solomon's stance, mean the club no longer represents him.
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