Following the video that he posted and then deleted on his social networks, in connection with recent events between Israel and the Palestinian state, Youcef Atal wanted to apologize and clarify things.
His video posted Saturday on Instagram even some politicians reacted. In the wake of the sinister events occurring in Israel and then in Gaza, Youcef Atal relayed the video of a Palestinian preacher calling for this “ may God send a dark day upon the Jews“. An act denounced in particular by the mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, but also by supporters of OGC Nice. Aiglons player, Youcef Atal removed the video a few hours later, as reported by Nice morning. This Sunday, the Algerian international decided to explain himself, but also to apologize.
“ I am aware that my publication shocked several people, which was not my intention and I apologize, he wrote on social networks. I would like to clarify my point of view without any ambiguity: I strongly condemn all forms of violence, anywhere in the world, and I support all victims. I will never support a message of hatred. Peace is an ideal in which I firmly believe. » A clarification which has the merit of clarifying things.
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Risk of sanctions
However, Youcef Atal may not be safe from possible sanctions. So, as indicated RMCthe national ethics council of the French Football Federation “ has just referred the matter to the disciplinary committee ” on the subject. For its part, the management of OGC Nice has until now remained silent.
