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Israel striker sent off for gun celebration in defeat to Austria (www.msn.com)
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[Video] Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in their 3-1 ⁠Nations League defeat by using the corner flag to simulate a gun.

Abu Farchi headed home in the 55th minute to bring Israel level after Austria had taken the lead through a Romano Schmid penalty before half-time at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.

The 20-year-old ran to the ‌corner flag, grabbed it ‌and made a gun-firing gesture during his celebration. Continue reading HERE - https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/israel-striker-sent-off-for-gun-celebration-in-defeat-to-austria/ar-AA2cUXFw

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[–] 4 points 2 days ago

Not surprised. There were probably children in the crowd.

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    [–] 2 points 2 days ago

    I assumed finger guns and thought this was ridiculous. Using a flag as a prop is just poor sportsmanship though.

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