Football: German club defends calling off signing of Israeli striker, chairman justifies decision | Football News

Football: German club defends calling off signing of Israeli striker, chairman justifies decision | Football News

Shon Weissman (Images via Getty Images) Fortuna Düsseldorf chairman Klaus Allofs has defended the German club’s decision to withdraw from signing Israeli striker Shon Weissman following opposition from sections of the fanbase over the player’s social media activity relating to the Gaza conflict. The second-division side had been in advanced talks to bring Weissman from…

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Fan fury pushed German football club to cancel signing of Israel striker over offensive social media posts on Gaza war

Fan fury pushed German football club to cancel signing of Israel striker over offensive social media posts on Gaza war

Fortuna Düsseldorf, competing in the German Bundesliga 2, have cancelled the confirmed transfer of Israel striker, Shon Weissman, amid intense opposition from fans. He had already passed his medical and was about to agree on personal terms with the club. Meanwhile, fans started protesting over his prior social media activity. Thus leading the club to…

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