Riyad Mahrez Celebrates English League Champion with Palestinian Flag

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Many Muslim footballers are supportive Palestine related to the conflict with Israel. One of them Riyad Mahrez, who flies the Palestinian flag during the championship celebrations Premier League.

Manchester City do a championship celebration Premier League after the match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday (23/5/2021) evening WIB. Before this match, City had established themselves as champions with points that were not overtaken.

Manchester City feasted on goals in the match, with a score of 5-0. The match was also Sergio Aguero’s farewell event.

During a championship celebration, the Manchester City winger, Riyad Mahrez hoisted the Palestinian flag in his hand. Of course, it is a symbol of support for Palestine which continues to experience conflict with Israel.

Palestine, which has been the target of Israeli attacks, has received a lot of support from the world community, including Muslim footballers. Riyad Mahrez is one of them.

Mahrez, the Muslim footballer from Algeriaposting a photo of him raising the Palestinian flag on his personal Instagram.

Before Riyad Mahrez, several Muslim footballers in the Premier League did the same thing. Call it like Paul Pogba, Manchester United player and Wesley Fofana, a Leicester City player.

Paul Pogba (left) raising the Palestinian flag at Old Trafford (AP / Laurence Griffiths)–

Riyad Mahrez himself is one of the key players Manchester City this season. Mahrez played 27 times in the Premier League, contributing nine goals and six assists.

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