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OGC Nice, a French football club, has suspended Youcef Atal indefinitely in response to a social media post concerning the ongoing situation in Gaza. This action was taken pending further notice.
According to reports, the Nice public prosecutor’s office has launched a preliminary investigation into Atal, focusing on allegations related to “promoting terrorism.”
It’s worth noting that Youcef Atal promptly deleted the post and immediately issued an apology.
In their official statement, OGC Nice stated, “We acknowledge that the player recognized his mistake by swiftly removing the shared publication and publicly offering his apologies in writing.”
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They also emphasized, “We want to underline that OGC Nice’s reputation and unity are built on the conduct of all its staff, which should align with the values upheld by the institution.”
Furthermore, the prosecutor’s office is currently examining Atal for alleged “incitement to hatred or violence against a specific religion,” and the ethics council of the French Football Federation (FFF) is also investigating the matter.
Meanwhile, the French Football Federation (FFF) has maintained silence since announcing on Sunday that its ethics committee would initiate an investigation into the player.
In response to the criticism, Atal addressed his Instagram followers, stating that he would “never support a message of hatred,” although he did not provide an explanation for sharing the video.
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