On Dec. 4, we posted about a Guardian report by Chris McGreal (‘Footballers condemn plans to hold U21 European championship in Israel‘) on a petition signed by some European footballers condemning plans to hold the 2013 Under-21 European championship in Israel – citing their opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
We noted that two of the footballers cited by McGreal – former Chelsea player Didier Drogba and Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye - flatly denied ever signing the petition.
Today, the Guardian corrected McGreal’s story, and added this:
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They really have no shame…. print whatever lies they like knowing when (not if) they get caught out.. a minuscule virtually unnoticeable apology will cover their agenda driven asses
Being as it is Al-Guardian we are dealing with unfortunately leopards dont change their spots and no doubt we will soon be going through the same thing again with Al-Guardian when yet again Al-Guardian gets it wrong and we go through the same old denial and grudging apology that we have come to know that is Al-Guardian’s MO
You need also add such names as Steve Mandanda, Jordan Ayew and Anthony Le Tallec.
http://www.lyonmag.com/article/47134/euro-en-israel-une-plainte-deposee-contre-la-petition-de-frederic-kanoute
You may be interested in just how easy it is to sign any name you want to that petition http://5mfi.com/red-card/ I added Michel Platini and Mickey Mouse. As at time of writing they are still up as signatories.