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Polish Katowice Fans' 'Red Is Bad' Banner Linked to Far-Right Clothing Brand, Not Israeli Team

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First reported by Mako · 10 minutes ago

What happened

Katowice football fans displayed a "Red Is Bad" banner during their match against Hapoel Tel Aviv, referencing a Polish far-right clothing brand rather than targeting the Israeli team. The brand is linked to nationalist and extremist views in Poland, reflecting the political leanings of some local supporters.

01Katowice fans showed a "Red Is Bad" banner during their match against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Poland.
02The phrase refers to a Polish far-right clothing brand, not a jab at Hapoel Tel Aviv's red colors.
03The brand promotes nationalist, anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and fascist messages.
04Slogans include "Proud of our roots," "Anti-communists," and "Death to the enemies of the nation."
05The banner reflects the political identity of some Katowice supporters, not a sports insult.

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