[yigiter187]

Israeli soccer fans curse Prophet
A Turkish reporter who joined Maccabi Tel Aviv's trip to Turkey records group of fans singing songs against Prophet Muhammad and Muslims.
Some bloody idiot hooligans - 30 / 08 / 2007 18:03


TV channel decides to shelve video in order to avoid possible flare-up

A serious and potentially dangerous diplomatic incident between Israel and Turkey was prevented Wednesday, after a national Turkish TV channel agreed not to broadcast a video showing Israeli soccer fans cursing the Prophet Muhammad.

The network decided to shelve the tape following appeals from senior governmenat officials.

The video was filmed by a Turkish reporter of Channel 24, Elif Ural, who accompanied the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team on its flight from Israel to the Turkish town of Kayseri, where it is scheduled to play against local team Erciyesspor Thursday evening.

A group of fans who were on the plane with the team were caught on video singing songs against Prophet Muhammad and Muslims.

Ural, who has been living in Israel for the past three years as the network's Mideast correspondent, was deeply offended by what she witnessed and heard, and by the club's officials' failure to intervene and put an end to the offensive behavior.

"The decision not to broadcast the video was the right one and I don’t have a problem with it," Ural said.

"There is really no need to risk relations between Israel and Turkey because of 10 idiots. I understood that if the incident is published, the potential for a violent outbreak at the stadium and in the city could grow significantly. But what I felt on the plane would be very hard to forget."

Ural plans to speak with the club's chairman, Lonnie Hercikowicz, and complain about the incident.

"He needs to make it clear to his people that they should be no less committed than him to civility and mutual respect," she stated.

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[yigiter187]

but erciyessport club (turkey) eliminated maccabi from the uefa cup..their efforts became vain...

 

[rachamim]

First, if true, it is despicable.

Second, I highly doubt it ever happened. Why? First, if it had, it would rate as a true international stroy and amke the career of the reporter on the plane. Second, Israel has the strongest hate law on the planet. Had it happened the people doing it would not only face long prion terms, they would get them, as have almost 500 other Israeli Jews. The law applies to any Israeli, overseas or otherwise.

 

[Cognescenti]

If it wasn't the players, coaches or management of the team then it is a non-story in my eyes. They should simply charter the jet without fans.

Is anyone really surprised there might be a few in Israel with racist views? Let's get real. Palestinian TV broadcasts shocking anti-Jewish propaganda to children.

NEWS FLASH! RACISM ALIVE AND WELL IN MIDEAST!

 

[SATalha]

Like in most cases footaball hooligans just will say anything to make sure they leave their mark on their enemies. But to go to a Muslim country and to do this? Thats a bit stupid.......and i dont seem to recall abuse of this sort anywhere else (as in dissing religion). Fact is racist stupid people exist and you can only do so much.

 

[Bittersteel]

well nothing uncommon.Arabs say stuff to Israelis,Israelis insult Arabs,Europeans or other Asians insult Jews,etc.some sort of a circle.and circles have no beginning or end.

 

[SATalha]

Yeah football fans tend to be a bit.......backwards......the hooligans i mean. Plus when you got Israeli fans going to a muslim country......mix a bit of alcohal and what do you get......:rollseyes

 

[Trumble]

A small bunch of idiots.. but among football 'supporters' that's hardly the first. If something like that actually could lead to "a potentially dangerous diplomatic incident" we really are in trouble.

 

[SATalha]

A small bunch of idiots.. but among football 'supporters' that's hardly the first. If something like that actually could lead to "a potentially dangerous diplomatic incident" we really are in trouble.

This sort of behaviour should be expected in a football match.....the fans will say anything to intimidate the other fans or players. :heated:. But you have to say that football has come along way.....30-40 years back it was a diffiren story, especialy in the UK.

 

[Bittersteel]

seeing what happened in the past,it there is a chance something big might happen over this small issue.

 

[SATalha]

seeing what happened in the past,it there is a chance something big might happen over this small issue.

Realy? :? I mean its an obviously a stupid thing to do also a very stupid thing, seen as they where in a Muslim country. But this shouldnt be turned in to some international uproar.

 

[guyabano]

well nothing uncommon.Arabs say stuff to Israelis,Israelis insult Arabs,Europeans or other Asians insult Jews,etc.some sort of a circle.and circles have no beginning or end.

You are so right, it's nothing special. You never saw, when UK hooligans yell 'Sieg Heil' in an german stade.

Life goes on. This is just an incident among others in soccer

 

[Bittersteel]

But this shouldnt be turned in to some international uproar.

ahem,the Danish cartoons?Okay it's a different situation true.

 

[SATalha]

ahem,the Danish cartoons?Okay it's a different situation true.

nah this is way to small to cause any offence......Ignorant stupid people should be ignored. This will show them the best way.:shade:

 

[Zulkiflim]

Salaam,

Yes you are right,when the Prophet is insulted,walk away.

Casue such people are not to be listened to nor acknoledged,they should just be left alone and to continue their ridicule.

and we who claim to muslim should just ignore and accept the fact that our beloved Prophet is being maligned and we walk away..

So continue to walk away and with every step you walk away from faith and Allah.

 

[wilberhum]

You are so right, it's nothing special. You never saw, when UK hooligans yell 'Sieg Heil' in an german stade.

Life goes on. This is just an incident among others in soccer

Great analigy.

I'm still trying to understand why any one would think a bunch of Israeli soccer fans would not curse him. :-\

 

[yigiter187]

the sun cannoot be covered with mud

 

[SATalha]

Salaam,

Yes you are right,when the Prophet is insulted,walk away.

Casue such people are not to be listened to nor acknoledged,they should just be left alone and to continue their ridicule.

and we who claim to muslim should just ignore and accept the fact that our beloved Prophet is being maligned and we walk away..

So continue to walk away and with every step you walk away from faith and Allah.

You know these people aint even worth the bother. The best we can do is keep promoting the good teachings of our beloved phrophet (peace and blessing be upon him) Bro iam sure you have read Surah Yaseen.......know what i mean. Some people are just impossible to talk to.

 

[KAding]

ahem,the Danish cartoons?Okay it's a different situation true.

I'm sure the Israelis will be shocked about all the Muslims demonstrating against them and burning their flag kay:. The real question is: will anyone notice the difference?

BTW, isn't Turkey the only Muslim country were the Israeli football teams are welcome? Or isn't it that bad anymore? I always found it interesting that Israeli teams played in the European football leagues.

 

[yigiter187]

erciyessport club(second league team in turkey) eliminated macabi from uefa cup..perhaps allah helped very weak team erciyessport to win maccabi who cursed MOHAMMED (S.AV.)