He Nice of the French first division announced this Wednesday the suspension of its defense in Algeria Youcef Atal, investigated for promoting terrorism after sharing on his social networks a video in which a Palestinian preacher called for an attack. Israel.
In a statement, the club indicated that, while waiting for the player to be punished by sporting or judicial authorities, it has decided to “uphold the first disciplinary sanctions”, which include his suspension “until further notice”.
The club added Atlwhich is currently being held at Algeriayou must respond to the management on your return to the French Mediterranean city.
The club points out that the defender “recognized his mistake, immediately removed the video and made public reasons”, but made this decision “given the nature of the publication and its seriousness.”
The footballer shared a video of a Palestinian preacher who prayed to God to send “a black day for the Jews” and asked to join the “hand” of the inhabitants of Loop who “throw stones” against Israel.
At the request of the Ministry of the Interior, the Prosecutor’s Office Nice opened a preliminary investigation to determine whether sharing that video could constitute a crime of promoting terrorism.
Besides Prosecutor’s Office It will also examine whether these messages may constitute a crime of inciting hatred or violence for religious reasons.
The controversial content provoked a reaction from the president of the French Football Federation (FFF), Philippe Diallowhich disqualified them for being “unethical” of their sport.
Furthermore, both the mayor of Well done, Christian Estrosilike the Jewish institutions in France, will be asked to open an investigation, which could be a preliminary step in the accusation of the player.
The footballer, who did not hide his support for the Palestinian people, asked for forgiveness this Sunday on social networks and condemned “all forms of violence” and showed solidarity with the victims. “I will never support a message of hate,” said the 27-year-old Algerian international, who plays for Nice since 2018.
Atl He was already involved in a similar scandal in 2020 and had to apologize.
Source: La Verdad
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