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Turkish Columnist Demands Israeli Player Dia Saba Be Dropped From Amedspor Amid Controversy

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First reported by N12 · Aug 21, 2026

What happened

Israeli footballer Dia Saba, a key player for Turkish club Amedspor, faces calls from a Turkish journalist to be dropped due to his nationality amid Israel-Gaza tensions, sparking debate over sports and politics in Turkey.

  • 01Dia Saba has become a star player for Amedspor, scoring twice in the Turkish league opener.
  • 02Turkish journalist Ahmet Gulumsein called for Saba's immediate release from Amedspor due to his Israeli nationality.
  • 03Gulumsein accused Saba of representing Israel's "murderous regime" amid Gaza conflict.
  • 04Some Turkish commentators condemned the article as inciting hatred and demanded legal action against the journalist.
  • 05The controversy highlights the intersection of sports and political tensions in Turkey related to Israel.
  • 06Saba's status at Amedspor is uncertain amid the backlash and support debates.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsAmedspor
PlacesTurkey, Israel, Gaza, Erzurum

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N12Center · HebrewAug 21, 2026
Turkish Columnist Demands Israeli Player Dia Saba Be Dropped From Amedspor Amid Controversy
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 21, 2026
Turkish Columnist Demands Israeli Player Dia Saba Be Dropped from Amedspor Amid Controversy

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