As per latest reports. UEFA will investigate the actions of Midtjylland youngster Aral Simsir, who chanted pro-Palestine slogans during a 2024-25 UEL game
ลimลir faced allegations of making repeated strong anti-Semitic remarks during a UEFA Europa League match in October 2024, where Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv played against FC Midtjylland.
FC Midtjylland’s Aral Simsir being investigated by UEFA for “Free Palestine” slogans vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Opens Case Against Midtjyllandโs Aral Simsir For Saying โFree Palestineโ In A Game Against Israeli Club. You Will Never Guess What Theyโre Letting The Israeli Club Get Away With https://t.co/JJkJ8Gyb1l
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Throughout both halves of the game, it was reported that ลimลir could be heard shouting phrases such as โI hope you die,โ โFree Palestine,โ and โI hope Israel will burn down,โ along with similar anti-Semitic chants directed at the Maccabi players.
UEFA has reportedly opened a case against Aral ลimลir, a forward for the Danish Superliga club Midtjylland, following allegations of him shouting political slogans during a Europa League match against Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Who is Aral ลimลir?
ลimลir, who was born to Turkish parents in Denmark, has a family background from the Sivas Province in Central Anatolia, which is reflected in his choice of the number 58 as his shirt number, representing the region’s registration number. He began his football journey in the youth teams of HB Kรธge before progressing to Midtjylland at the U15 level.
Why UEFA decided to investigate the actions of ลimลir?
The match, which occurred on October 3 at the neutral venue of Partizan Stadium in Belgrade, ended with a 2-0 victory for Midtjylland. The 22-year-old Turkish player reportedly started the game, provided an assist, and was substituted in the 59th minute. As reported by Ekstra Bladet, ลimลir allegedly shouted โFreedom for Palestine!โ towards the Maccabi players, prompting formal complaints from representatives of the Israeli club regarding his conduct.
ลimลir, who came up through the Midtjylland youth system, has made an impression in the current 2024/2025 season, having played 11 matches in the Superliga, where he has scored three goals and provided three assists. Additionally, he has contributed two assists in three Europa League matches. His contract with the club extends until the end of June 2028, and his market value is estimated at 1.5 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.
UEFA have opened a disciplinary case against FC Midtjylland Turkish player Aral Simsir after he shouted โFree Palestineโ during a game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The player was also attacked by the Maccabi squad in the tunnel after full-time. pic.twitter.com/xq63cNqxHk
โ Leyla Hamed (@leylahamed) October 26, 2024