A video clip of an England football fan at the World Cup in Qatar went viral on Sunday after he shouted “Free Palestine” during a live interview with an Israeli reporter.
The live broadcast interview followed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal and occurred outside the Al-Bayt Stadium in the city of Al-Khor. The reporter, from Israel's Kan-11, asked the fan: “Is it coming home?” referencing the well-known English football anthem. After replying in the affirmative, the fan took the mic from the reporter and said: “But more importantly, free Palestine!”
The clip gained a lot of traction online with hundreds of comments thanking the fan for his support over the issue.
Some comments read: “This video made my day”, “Oh God, grant Palestine victory over their enemies. You are capable of everything, O God” and “Free Palestine from IsraHell”.
