Here is all you need to know about Youcef Atal as the Nice defender gets suspended by the club, along with his religion, parents and kit number
Nice suspended Algerian international Youcef Atal, a player for Ligue 1 team, on Wednesday “until further notice” for publishing a controversial social media post, an antisemitic statement on social media that alluded to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement.
Who is Youcef Atal as he’s suspended by Nice over Gaza post, bio, age, parents, salary, religion, kit number
🔴AMBIGUÏTÉS ISLAMISTES : YOUCEF ATAL RÉCIDIVE !
L’@ogcnice doit enfin réagir et lui demander des comptes.> « un jour noir (de deuil) pour les Juifs » c’est ce qu’on entend réclamer dans ce prêche posté par Youcef Atal hier sur Instagram, après l’offensive terroriste du Hamas… pic.twitter.com/uTkTHfatkl
— Philippe Vardon (@P_Vardon) October 14, 2023
🚨 Le Maire de Nice menace Youcef Atal 🇩🇿 en lui demandant de présenter des excuses et de dénoncer les « terroristes » du Hamas après avoir soutenu la Palestine. 🇵🇸
Si cela n’est pas fait, il sera licencié du club. ❌ pic.twitter.com/bqsR5p8R33
— Actu Foot Maghreb (@actufootmaghreb) October 15, 2023
Following complaints from local lawmakers, French prosecutors opened a preliminary inquiry against Atal on suspicion of “glorifying terrorism” less than two days before this move on Wednesday.
Since then, Atal has apologised and removed the offending post and said he did not mean to hurt people, it was not his “intention” and also that “he condemns all forms of violence” However, it didn’t help. The club wrote:
🚨 OGC Nice have suspended Youcef Atal until further notice after a social media post regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Mainz suspended Anwar El Ghazi on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/H5Jf4hNzJj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 18, 2023
Who is Youcef Atal?
Youcef Atal, a professional football player from Algeria and a Muslim by religion, was born on May 17, 1996. He currently plays for the Algeria national team and the Ligue 1 club Nice. The 27-year-old, who mainly plays as a right winger, but also can play left winger, measures 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) tall.
Who are Youcef Atal’s parents and siblings?
Yussie was shown with his family during the Islamic celebration that ends the fasting month of Ramadan. The picture had his father, sister Meriem, mother, and youngest brother Samir. We don’t know the names of his parents.
A look at Youcef Atal’s career
Youcef Atal’s club career started at Paradou AC. He later left the club to join the French club Nice in 2018. Talking about his international career, Atal made his debut for the Algeria national team on June 1, 2017, when they played Guinea in a friendly and Togo in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Who is Youcef Atal dating?
The reports say that Youcef Atal is single. The player has not been linked to anyone publicly as of yet.
What is Youcef Atal’s net worth?
As per WTFoot, Youcef Atal, the right back inked a deal in July 2018 with OGC Nice that will see him get an amazing 1.4 million euros (1.2 million pounds) annually. As per the same outlet, his net worth is estimated to be around €5,000,000 (£4,100,000). He wears the number 20 jersey.