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Noa Kirel Sparks Controversy With World Cup Song Criticized as Political Propaganda

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First reported by N12 · 5 hours ago

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Israeli singer Noa Kirel's World Cup song featuring her as a goalkeeper stopping Spanish penalty shots sparked backlash in Spain, where critics accused the video of political propaganda against Israel amid the Gaza conflict. Spanish media and social media users condemned the clip, while a sports journalist also criticized Adidas for sponsoring it.

01Noa Kirel released a World Cup song featuring her as a goalkeeper stopping Spanish penalty shots.
02Spanish media Público accused the video of being political propaganda against Israel amid Gaza conflict.
03Critics claimed the choreography symbolized violence against Palestinian children and Israeli occupation.
04Social media users expressed anti-Israel sentiments and mocked the timing during the World Cup.
05Spanish-Moroccan journalist Leyla Ahmed criticized Kirel and Adidas, gaining millions of views.
06The controversy reflects tensions between sports, politics, and entertainment during the World Cup.

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