Why Anti-Defamation League has offered their backing to Cristiano Ronaldo?
Anti-Defamation League has offered their backing to Cristiano Ronaldo after he was subject of online abuse, following his appearance in an advert for an Israeli cable company,
The Real Madrid star shared the screen with Israeli comedians trio Ma Kashur, who appeared as his teammates joking to Portuguese ‘internet can’t be faster than him.’
Anti-Defamation League has offered their backing to Cristiano Ronaldo
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Unwillingly, former Manchester United found himself in the middle of International conflict, as he faced strong criticism from pro-Palestinian supporters.
However, Jonathan A.Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL said has defended Ronaldo’s decision: “We support Cristiano Ronaldo who was unfairly attacked by anti-Israel activists on social media. “Unfortunately, he has fallen prey to an ugly smear campaign which attempts to stigmatise any celebrity who participates in anything Israeli. Here is an athlete who has both Israeli and Palestinian fans and has reached out to all.
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His appearance in an Israeli commercial has nothing to do with politics or ‘choosing sides’ and we commend him for not succumbing to the campaign which seeks to demonise every aspect of Israeli life.”
France head coach Didier Deschamps says Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could return to his squad for Euro 2016.
Benzema was suspended French Football Federation (FF) in December, following his alleged involvement in Mathieu Valbuena‘s sex tape scandal
However Deschamps is confident that striker will be recalled for his Euro 2016 preparations.
“There’s an appeal pending, so we must let the justice system work,” he told Canal+.
“At the moment, he’s not available for selection, but once he is, I’ll make a decision.
“A positive verdict will determine whether the President [Noel Le Graet] makes him available or not.
“Obviously, I want to have the best players in my team, but this case isn’t sports-related.
“We’ll see how things go, but the first step [to his return] has been taken.”