Nations League: Israel player sent off over gun gesture celebration
Israel midfielder Sayed Abu Farhi was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a gun gesture celebration during a 3-1 Nations League loss to Austr Read More: https://punchng.com/nations-league-israel-player-sent-off-over-gun-gesture-celebration/
Israel midfielder Sayed Abu Farhi was dismissed during his team's 3-1 Nations League loss to Austria after making a gun gesture in celebration of his goal. The 20-year-old, who plays for Colorado Rapids, scored the equalizer before using the corner flag to imitate shooting a firearm. The referee issued a second yellow card to Abu Farhi, leaving Israel shorthanded.
Austria had taken the lead through Romano Schmid prior to Abu Farhi's equalizer. Phillipp Mwene and Sasa Kalajdzic added more goals for Austria to secure the win. The match took place amidst heightened tensions surrounding Israel's participation in international football due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
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