After Hamas attacks on Israel: Yusuf Kabadayi of Schalke 04 declares himself pro-Palestine on Instagram. The club distances itself from it.
In his previous appearances for Schalke 04, Yusuf Kabadayi has caused quite a stir – on Tuesday, however, the 19-year-old caused public horror on other terrain.
On Instagram, the offensive player posted a photo showing three waving Palestinian flags, preceded by three raised fists with the words “I stand with Palestine.” Immediately afterwards, Kabadayi removed the image from his profile and immediately asked for an apology. Schalke also reacted and distanced itself from the attitude of its player.
Schalke 04 maintains close friendship with the Jewish community of Gelsenkirchen Terrorists of the Palestinian Hamas had attacked Israel on Saturday night, killing hundreds of people. Kabadayi was born in Munich and has both German and Turkish citizenship.
“Sports director André Hechelmann had immediately after knowledge telephone contact with the player, who immediately understood that this post was not only inappropriate with regard to the timing,” Schalke 04 announced. “After his return from the national team, those responsible will once again personally seek the conversation to explain to him the potential implications of such a posting. S04 has maintained a close friendship with the Jewish community of Gelsenkirchen for many years, and we stand by their side. Our stance as a club is clear and unwavering – we condemn the attacks on Israel and hope for a swift end to the war. “
I would like to apologize for my post. It was thoughtless.
Yusuf Kabadayi
Already on Sunday, Schalke 04 had condemned the terrible attacks in a statement in the stadium before the second division match against Hertha BSC. On the initiative of the Königsblauen, the two teams also played with mourning flor afterwards.
Schalke professional Yusuf Kabadayi posted the following words on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon: “I would like to apologize for my post. It was thoughtless. I only wish that both sides can live peacefully. My condolences to all the victims. I am against war and any kind of oppression. I am a Muslim and we do not stand for violence and terror. I support the innocent Muslims like all the sufferers in this war. “