{"id":295714,"date":"2023-11-01T11:10:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=295714"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:10:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:10:01","slug":"premier-league-clubs-annoyed-at-fa-as-pro-palestine-tweet-faces-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/premier-league-clubs-annoyed-at-fa-as-pro-palestine-tweet-faces-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League clubs ‘annoyed at FA’ as pro-Palestine tweet faces investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Premier League clubs are reportedly \u2018irritated\u2019 by the lack of guidance from the Football Association on how to advise stars wanting to make public statements about the Israel-Hamas war. The devastating conflict in the Middle East has split dressing rooms over the last month, but clubs remain unsure how far players can go with their messages.<\/p>\n

It is claimed that the FA is \u2018dragging its heels\u2019 over investigating Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury over a pro-Palestine post he shared. Choudhury, who is of Bangladeshi-Grenadian descent, shared a post on X that read: \u201cFrom river to sea\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

The message is associated with Palestinian nationalism. Choudhury also shared an emoji depicting the Palestinian flag.<\/p>\n

But clubs are unsure how to address situations in which their players harbour strong views on the ongoing conflict. In a perceived absence of clear guidance from the FA, clubs are reportedly taking it upon themselves to hold internal presentations to players.<\/p>\n

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According to the Daily Mail, clubs are holding talks with players on how to avoid landing themselves in trouble with the authorities over public statements in relation to the Israel-Hamas war.<\/p>\n

It is alleged that clubs believe the FA and Premier League are reluctant to provide official guidance out of fear of dictating to players and clubs about their personal messages. Kick It Out, football\u2019s anti-discrimination organisation, has urged players to show \u2018caution\u2019.<\/p>\n

Choudhury, who paraded the Palestinian flag at Wembley after Leicester won the FA Cup in 2021, insists his message has been misinterpreted. However, the FA may decide that the 26-year-old has a case to answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to address my earlier post which has unfortunately been misinterpreted,\u201d Choudhury said. \u201cIt was not and is not my intention to cause offence to anyone but simply to show my compassion for innocent people that are suffering. I\u2019m sorry for any offence this has caused.\u201d<\/p>\n