Far-right Beitar Jerusalem fans incensed by addition of player named Mohamed | The Times of Israel
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Club’s owner says he received threats after signing player, who is a Christian of African origin, vows to sue
The owner of the Beitar Jerusalem soccer club has received threats from fans after signing on a player with a Muslim-sounding name.
Ali Mohamed, a player of Nigerian origin who self-professes to be Christian, will transfer from Maccabi Netanya, with the team being paid $2.5 million to give Mohamed up.
But some followers of Beitar, known for its support by some far-right fans, have expressed outrage at the very notion of the name “Mohamed” being part of the club’s roster.
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Owner Moshe Hogeg said he had received threats to his phone, but claimed he was unconcerned by them or by Mohamed’s religion or origin, and vowed to sue any who threatened him.