The OGC Nice defender was placed under judicial supervision following the relay of a video of a Palestinian preacher calling for “a black day against the Jews”.
It’s a long-drawn-out affair. The moment when Youcef Atal makes his return to the Ligue 1 pitches with the OGC Nice jersey is still a long way off. The Algerian international was taken into police custody this Thursday for “ incitement to racial hatred“, before being referred to the prosecution. Summoned to appear before the Nice criminal court, Atal was finally placed under judicial supervision while awaiting his judgment, according to information relayed by AFP.
The Aiglons defender caused a lively controversy by relaying the video of a Palestinian preacher calling for “a black day against the Jews”. Atal then tried to justify himself on social networks in a mea-culpa tone. “I realize that my publication shocked many people, which was not my intention, and I apologize. I would like to clarify my point of view without any ambiguity: I strongly condemn all forms of violence, wherever in the world, and I support all victimsspecified the Nice defender. I will never support a message of hatred. Peace is an ideal in which I firmly believe. »
The Riviera club sidelined its player a month and a half ago, and Atal has not resumed his club football career since. He was nevertheless aligned with his selection.
