The Sin and Its Punishment: The Soccer Team That Supported Palestinians - Crashed
Celtic fans waved Palestinian flags in the stands and called for a "red card for the Jews." The prestigious Scottish club was eliminated by the German club featuring Jewish goalkeeper Daniel Peretz. Social media showed no mercy towards them.
The fans of the Scottish soccer team have continually expressed their support for the Palestinians since the beginning of the war. The team, which has had Israeli players in the past, including Eyal Berkovic, received their punishment on the field. Celtic players have grown accustomed to experiencing eliminations from European competitions in recent years, but now they experienced a painful disappointment in a match that determined who would advance to the Champions League Round of 16. The punishment came amid their political stance and the waving of Palestinian flags during games.
Celtic fans transformed the field into more than just a sports arena; it became a battleground beyond soccer. The Celtic ultras, known as "The Green Brigade," were not just fervent supporters of their team but also openly supported what they called "the Palestinian struggle." Time after time, these fans raised Palestinian flags and displayed anti-Israeli banners.
In matches against major European teams like Liverpool, the fans continued to openly support the Palestinian cause, waving banners saying, "Give the Zionists a red card," along with related flags. The club's management did nothing to stop this, which, of course, angered many in the Scottish audience, particularly local journalists.
Yesterday, Celtic was eliminated by Bayern Munich, whose goalkeeper is the Israeli Daniel Peretz. One of the star players of the team, Callum McGregor, who served as the captain on that day, shared his personal feelings, saying, "This is probably one of the most brutal moments I have experienced as a footballer. Sometimes you discover the cruel side of this game, and tonight is one of those nights. We put on a show, played to the death, until the very last second. But sometimes football punishes you precisely when you least deserve it."
Social media showed no mercy towards the Scottish team. "This is the punishment for those who support terror," wrote Israeli soccer fans. Another fan wrote, "This was not just any elimination - they were eliminated in the 90th minute, just to make it as painful as possible. This is what happens to those who mess with Jews."
