Though there were only about 570 of them inside Tynecastle, the Celtic supporters made it known that they were in favor of Palestine.
A smaller traveling contingent traveled to the nation’s capital for the Sunday afternoon Premiership match. And they were rewarded as Matt O’Riley scored a fantastic early goal against Hearts to put the champions ahead after just three minutes. To demonstrate their support for those in the area, the whole away section held up miniature Palestine flags before to the game.
Following an Israeli forceful response to a terrorist attack by Hamas, war has broken out. In the Gaza Strip, many people have been forced to flee their homes, and those who are still there have been cut off from water and electricity. Palestine flags have often been flown at games by the Hoops support, but considering the current state of affairs in the region, this was done in large numbers.
The Green Brigade are not present since Celtic has banned them. However, they provided support for the most recent victory over Kilmarnock at home. Former Celtics star Nir Bitton took exception to that and charged those engaged with “supporting terrorism”.
There will be a similar show on Tuesday night against Atletico Madrid as there was today. For the third Champions League matchday, Diego Simeone’s team is in Glasgow.
Israeli international Liel Abada and Celtics manager Brendan Rodgers had a conversation earlier this week regarding the situation in his native country. The winger does not play for the Jambos.
