The singer of British punk rap duet Bob vylanPascal Robinson-Foster (known as Bobby Vylan), leads the campaign ” Game Over Israel ”which invites FIFA and UEFA to exclude the national team and the Israeli clubs from international events.
The campaign, which has gained ground in recent weeks, calls for sanctions to be implemented corresponding to those imposed on Russia. In a video released on social media, Vylan invites fans to put pressure on football federationssaying: ‘We ask for boycott of Israeli teams, national and colleges, as well as their players”
The former Manchester United footballer, Eric Cantonaalso publicly expressed his support in the campaign, denouncing “two meters and two weights“And”hypocrisy»To continue Israel’s participation in events.
The director of the campaign, Ashish Prashar, defended Vylan’s participation, stating in Telegraph Sport: “Israel has been using culture and sports for years to embrace violations of international law and human rights. It is morally imperative to demand boycott by the football federations. Regularity is complicit in this prolonged genocide”
The video of the campaign also features Irish actor Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones) and former UN official Craig Mokhiber.
The campaign is causing strong reactions. Luke Akehurst Labour MP described the initiative “malicious»And Vylan”man who distributes hate speech” Shadow Minister of Culture Nigel Huddleston said: ‘Football must go beyond politics. Israel’s blockade would punish athletes and fans, not promoting peace”
Vylan has triggered reactions in the past, including anti -IDF slogans at the Glastonbury Festival and comments after shooting by activist Charlie Kirk, which were insulting.
The ” Game Over Israel ” campaign comes in a period increasing pressure To international sports authorities, with requests for cancellation of matches such as Aston Villa with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League.
Bob Vylan, we remember, we had seen them last summer at Release Athens.
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