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Cantona: Israel is racist, violates human rights
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Published: 18.06.12, 14:37
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1. Eric Cantona.....another politician?
tiki ,   belgium   (06.18.12)
Or just a another soccer player, who's brains coudn't climb higher than his legs!
2. Countries like...
boardrider ,   Haifa   (06.18.12)
"It is time to end Israel’s impunity and to insist on the same standards of equality, justice and respect for international law that we demand of other states," He means obviousely counties like Sudan, Saudi Arabia, China, Burma, North Korea, Nigeria, ...
3. He's an idiot!
Reuven   (06.18.12)
4. Cantona is the Racist
Sami ,   New York, USA   (06.18.12)
Cantona is the Racist. The Palestinian player is a dangerous terrorist.
5. O.K. Israel can let him go
Ron ,   OC, US   (06.18.12)
But he is now a citizen of France, Gaza or any other country that wants him.
6. France deported Gypsies legally there(EU citizens).Boycott F
ab   (06.18.12)
rance!!!!
7. cantona was aggresive player
itay ,   israel   (06.18.12)
and stupid.
8. antisemitism
Zev Taff ,   Kfar Vradim, Israel   (06.18.12)
We have know for years that antisemitism is alive and well throughout the world. This racist hatemonger is just one of millions who could care less about the truth. His only aim is to vent his hatred toward Israel and the Jewish people.
9. Why racist?
Mike Carmel ,   Rishon le Zion   (06.18.12)
Because the immigration law to Israel is based on ethnicity. He's just stating a fact, nothing more. To rectify the situation the law should be changed. But we all know it never will be.
10. France bans the veil and Switzerland minarets.
Judo ,   canada   (06.18.12)
Any Muslim women walking down the street in France in a veil is immediately arrested so who is the real racist ?
11. huh?
daze ,   US   (06.18.12)
Jew haters always bring up a non existent or a warped version of international law to make their case. Any real international law, Israel is more than compliant with. Can the same be said for their own countries? france kicked out the Romas. How racist is that?
12. and this is interesting&important ...because...????
tom ,   tel aviv   (06.18.12)
13. to #3 - no it's worse
Daniel ,   Lyon   (06.18.12)
than idiot, he's a french
14. Send cantona to Syria
Jack ,   London   (06.18.12)
Notice there is no comment there,or ask why the French team did not bother to visit Auchwitz.
15. #9 You're talking bullshit
Alex   (06.18.12)
More than half of Europe have the same kind of immigration law as Israel, unconditional citizenship if you have a parent or grandparent born in that specific country. In fact I've used the right to acquire a citizenship in another European nation merely on the fact that I have a grandparent from that country (I'm not gonna say which).
16. ATHELETES AND ACTORS KNOW WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT
...DACON9   (06.18.12)
I MEAN... after all they are athletes and actors.. The muscles in their brains gives them extraordinary powers of prophesy, insight and wisdom. I buy their dish washer soap, their cologne and their clothing line so why shouldnt i buy their iopinions on the world.
17. Everything in his shoes , nothing in his head
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (06.18.12)
18. Cantona
JonC ,   Sydney AU   (06.18.12)
It used to be that only judges of competent jurisdiction could say what is and what is not a "breach of inter nation law." Now, it seems, every man and his dog, along with every CNN and BBC reporter sets him/her/itself up as an international court of law. What a farce!!!
19. Football: a sport of idiots
Alexandre ,   Nancy, France   (06.18.12)
Football has almost always been a sport full of idiots. It's a sport rotten by money and political correctness. The funniest is the fact the Israelis supporters of football think they will be accepted like European supporters. They support and respect some European teams but European supporters will never respect Israeli performance in football.
20. Strap the bomb belt back on the Palestinian player and
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (06.18.12)
invite Cantona to come play a match...or several matches until the belt goes off. Cantona can pull the shredded nails and bolts out of his behind... as he tells Israelis that they are racists.
21. Cantona
Ami ,   UK   (06.18.12)
Well said Cantona! Everyone forgets how many rules Israel breaks! We need more high profile people supporting Palestine.
22. Oh Mr. Cantona
015 ,   israel   (06.18.12)
You are right. Holding an illegal terrorist is racism. Tell me, is firing rockets, scuds, grads etc. on innocent civilians racist ? How about blowing up buses ? Is that ok ? I guess we don't employ Arabs. We don't let Arabs into our parliament. We don't let them study in our universities. We must be terribly racist. In the past you were a good player, but arrogant. you have just shown that you are a stupid person and ignorant.
23. Cantona
Adam ,   London   (06.18.12)
He was a brilliant footballer, one of the best ever. But ...... he constantly craves attention, when he was playing, after he retired, always seeking attention for his ego. He also made the film "Looking For Eric" with Ken Loach and Loach's attitude toward Israel is well documented, he was probably a big influence on Cantona making these unjust comments.
24. Sure
Tim ,   Holland   (06.18.12)
Of course he´s a racist. If you´re not in favour of Israel you´re a racist. but he´s right.
25. Eric Cantona says what countless people think
British citizen ,   UK   (06.18.12)
The Palestinian footballer has done nothing. Nothing. I suppose he has to be considered a political prisoner. Held without even knowing the charges against him. No idea how long he will be held for. His crime appears to be that he plays for the Palestinian National team. If he'd actually done anything we'd have heard about it by now. Its sheer cruelty and now I suppose its turned into a battle of wills. With one person's life utterly wrecked and that's if he survives the ordeal at all. Some Irish hunger strikers survived. Some died. But the were never forgotten. Tough call for Israel. They release him and admit defeat...or they create a never to be forgotten dead hero.
26. 888
Max ,   Paris   (06.18.12)
Funny pics of Kanouté wearing a pro-terrorist t-shirt under an... Israeli sponsor 888.
27. It's time Pal terror machine was subject to scrutiny instead
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (06.18.12)
of ignorant pronouncement about issues that are life and death for Israelis.Start with reading MEMRI to find out what your buddies are really about. Mbala Mbala is not a good source!
28. Kanouté and Mbala Mbala could form their own political party
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (06.18.12)
While thousands of Africans starve and are murdered by Islamofascists these people, like radical leftists and Tutu see their problem as Israel. Do these useful idiots know how many times "Pals" refused their own state ? They want Israels state!
29. #15 Alex ..100% correct..
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (06.18.12)
....and 'mabruk' for your EU passort
30. Cantona converted to Islam, and is a polygamist
Andy ,   manchester, UK   (06.18.12)
Since he converted to Islam Cantona has been living with a Muslim woman and her cousin... Even wanted to bring down the French banking system by calling for customers to withdraw their deposits ! Once a good ball-kicker. Now a Muslim militant, Never a thinker really...
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