Watch: Colombian fans raise Palestine flag at U-20 World Cup match between ‘Israel’ and Colombia
Buenos Aires (QNN)- Pro-Palestine Colombian fans raised the flag of Palestine in the stands of a U-20 World Cup match between ‘Israel’ and Colombia which was held on Sunday in Argentina.
On Sunday, ‘Israel’ lost 2-1 in the first match of the first round of the U-20 World Cup, which features the world’s best soccer talent under 20 years old.
When Colombia scored its first goal, in the second half of the game, pro-Palestine supporters in a Colombian fan section raised a Palestinian flag.
Watch: Colombian fans raised the flag of Palestine during the U-20 World Cup match between ‘Israel’ and Colombia on Sunday in support of the Palestinian people. pic.twitter.com/AB4NN7Zv0G
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 23, 2023
Some Israeli fans reportedly harassed and followed the Palestinian flag holders on their way out of the stadium in La Plata, in Buenos Aires province after being expelled by Israeli police who eventually intervened.
Over holding the flag of Palestine in the stands of a U-20 World Cup match between ‘Israel’ and Colombia on Sunday, Israeli fans harassed and followed pro-Palestine Colombian fans on their way out of the stadium after being expelled by police. pic.twitter.com/dwNknF1j3u
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 23, 2023
Indonesia, the former host country, had objected to Israel’s participation in the tournament. The Muslim-majority country underlined its support for Palestine and a two-state solution, adding that Israel’s qualification was secured long after his country won hosting rights.
In response, FIFA, the global soccer organization that runs the World Cup and its accompanying tournaments, stripped Indonesia of its hosting rights in March and moved the tournament to Argentina.
