phart Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 17 minutes ago, Flure said: From the other day:- "When Real Madrid play Sevilla FC in the UEFA Super Cup in the Norwegian city of Trondheim on Tuesday 9 August, the UEFA Foundation for Children will join Handicap International in condemning the use of explosive weapons in populated areas in recent and current conflicts worldwide. During the opening ceremony, the captains of both teams will be escorted by two Afghan and Syrian children with disabilities, now refugees in Norway. Together, they will carry the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League cups onto the pitch."http://www.handicap-international.ca/en/news/european-soccer-united-against-the-bombing-of-civilians Football....politics....uefa Exactly Flure. Mindlessly repeating their lie that there should be no politics in football, just no politics that affect their bottom line, i.e. sponsors not being happy etc, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 2 hours ago, Flure said: From the other day:- "When Real Madrid play Sevilla FC in the UEFA Super Cup in the Norwegian city of Trondheim on Tuesday 9 August, the UEFA Foundation for Children will join Handicap International in condemning the use of explosive weapons in populated areas in recent and current conflicts worldwide. During the opening ceremony, the captains of both teams will be escorted by two Afghan and Syrian children with disabilities, now refugees in Norway. Together, they will carry the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League cups onto the pitch."http://www.handicap-international.ca/en/news/european-soccer-united-against-the-bombing-of-civilians Football....politics....uefa I look forward to the responses to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batzek-osemba Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Can remember that prior to the independance vote in 2014 you could see YES saltires in celtic (yes no kidding) and Scotland ends. Would ve been politics and sports then. Anyway, not really a big deal at all. Some fine i assume we can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batzek-osemba Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 15 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: flying Palestinian flags can also be seen by some as support for Hamas But theres always sensible souls who see something and interpretate another thing into it. As far as I know do Hamas have own flags, symbols and insignias. Bit like somebody with a beard could support daesh in Syria/Iraq. Theres People in the north of ireland and other parts who see an irish tricolor and think of the Provies. If you wish to be offended you gonna find something. And thats coming from a celtic fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Batzek-osemba said: But theres always sensible souls who see something and interpretate another thing into it. As far as I know do Hamas have own flags, symbols and insignias. Bit like somebody with a beard could support daesh in Syria/Iraq. Theres People in the north of ireland and other parts who see an irish tricolor and think of the Provies. If you wish to be offended you gonna find something. And thats coming from a celtic fan http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2016/08/20/hamas-praises-celtic-glasgow-fans-waving-palestinian-flags/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 17 hours ago, phart said: Don't be a plagiarist I love political displays at sport,well ones that don't actually disturb the action. Considering every major sporting event is designed with capitalism in mind, FIFA co-opt countries tax laws create special laws for stadia that contradict local laws and supersede them, Any talk of "no politics in sport" just gets snorts of ridicule from me. This board is helplessly parochial and tribal at times. Whats the bottom one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMcD Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, Kirk said: Whats the bottom one? Emily Davison, who ran in front of the King's horse during the 1913 derby. https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2013/jun/01/suffragette-emily-davison-knocked-down-kings-horse-video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 21 minutes ago, SteveMcD said: Emily Davison, who ran in front of the King's horse during the 1913 derby. https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2013/jun/01/suffragette-emily-davison-knocked-down-kings-horse-video Ahhh interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Good posts by Flure and Phart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I actually wonder how many of those waving the Palestinian flag actually understand wtf it is all about and how many are ambulance chasers/ always the victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durtyweeker Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Is this the same Uefa who sanctioned a minutes silence for Nelson Mandela?Or is it only some politics that count?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 1 hour ago, durtyweeker said: Is this the same Uefa who sanctioned a minutes silence for Nelson Mandela?Or is it only some politics that count?? No, its a different one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 On 8/20/2016 at 1:16 PM, Batzek-osemba said: Like invading israel and tearing down the wall? Throwing stones at israeli occupation forces? The raise awareness, boycott israeli goods, do collect money and show soludarity. I think that is pretty decent although i do not share their stance on israel and Hamas etc.at all! That's illegal btw. Just saying..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapofGlencoe Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 it's understandable uefa have this approach; it's one of many societal issues where rules are put in place in a grey area to temper an issue. I'd hope we're never at the point where no political expression is tolerated where a mass of usually working class people have congregated. Similarly, wouldn't want every occasion full of activists either. A point was made, there was no violence. move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Isn't the main issue about UEFA picking and choosing when politics and football is allowed, depending on the cause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 2 hours ago, SMcoolJ said: That's illegal btw. Just saying..... Only for public funded institutions. Another abuse of power by the Tory government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I know why news organizations would like to equate the Palestine flag with Hamas, i'd be careful of being a useful idiot and just regurgitating that though. Don't be a part of the demonisation of Palestine. The Palestine Flag used to be banned, artwork using the 4 colours of the flag was illegal as well. you'd go to jail for having artwork with those colours in it. The more Hasbara can demonise Palestine the more they can get away with. There are folk who would love the Palestinian Flag to represent Hamas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Vote for Hamas or burn in hell .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Are folk actually saying they look at the Palestinian flag and think Hamas? Like, really? Grown adults actually think that? You have my sympathies if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 2 hours ago, phart said: Only for public funded institutions. Another abuse of power by the Tory government. I think it extends to any organisation or individual. You cannot comply with or obey to participate in the boycott of Israel. You can of course just choose not to buy their goods yourself, like you can choose to spend your money on whatever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 18 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Are folk actually saying they look at the Palestinian flag and think Hamas? Like, really? Grown adults actually think that? You have my sympathies if you do. It seems only Ally Bear and Dan Cake do, to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, SMcoolJ said: I think it extends to any organisation or individual. You cannot comply with or obey to participate in the boycott of Israel. You can of course just choose not to buy their goods yourself, like you can choose to spend your money on whatever you want. I'm no expert so you may be right, just a memory i have of reading about it earlier in the year. Just an example of lobbying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Here's a thought. If wee Declan and his pals are that concerned about the plight of Palestine, why not display their concerns at every game like they did against the Israelis? Because each and every other game they have someone else to try and wind up, that's why. Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with a wind-up of the opposition but to portray theirselves as some kind of morally just freedom campaigners is pure bullshite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Are folk actually saying they look at the Palestinian flag and think Hamas? Like, really? Grown adults actually think that? You have my sympathies if you do. No This is what i said On 20/08/2016 at 2:09 PM, Ally Bongo said: Exactly And as i have said whilst support for the people of Palestine is a good thing flying Palestinian flags can also be seen by some as support for Hamas Getting involved in middle east disputes isnt wise - there's plenty of threads about it in anything goes .... Evidence On 21/08/2016 at 10:13 AM, Ally Bongo said: http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2016/08/20/hamas-praises-celtic-glasgow-fans-waving-palestinian-flags/ Edited August 22, 2016 by Ally Bongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 8 minutes ago, Ormond said: Here's a thought. If wee Declan... Stopped reading here because I'm not a bigoted fvktard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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