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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Turkish Media Puzzled Over Israeli Player Diaa Saba's Identity

Israeli footballer Diaa Saba scored a remarkable free-kick for Amedspor against Galatasaray in Turkey. While praised for his goal, Turkish media outlets expressed confusion about his national and ethnic origins, questioning if he was Palestinian or Israeli.

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What happened

  1. 01Israeli player Diaa Saba scored a stunning free-kick for Amedspor against Galatasaray.
  2. 02Turkish media outlets questioned Saba's national and ethnic identity after his goal.
  3. 03Saba is an Israeli citizen of Arab descent who has represented the Israeli national team.
  4. 04His goal was praised as a "perfect execution" and "extraordinary free-kick."

The report clarifies he is an Israeli citizen of Arab descent who has played for the Israeli national team.

Translated and summarized by baba from Sport5, the latest report. Read Sport5’s original

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