Dudu Awate
צילום: יוסי רוט
Spain: Anti-Semitic slurs against Israeli goalie
La Coruna's Dudu Awate finds himself at receiving end of both four goals and racial slurs while playing league match against Osasuna
The game of Deportivo La Coruna against Spanish premier league rivals Osasuna was an unpleasant experience for Israeli goalkeeper Dudu Awate. Not only did the rivals score four goals into his net on the way to a 4-1 loss, but he was a victim of anti-Semitic slurs shouted at him from local Osasuna supporters.
Every time that Awate, who is the top goalie for the Israel National Team, placed the ball for a goal kick, the local supporters of Osasuna raised Palestinian flags and called him a "mother f***ing Jew." Awate did not respond to the slurs and continued with the game.
It is important to mention that the local fans are known for their support of the Palestinians, and have already called Awate similar slurs in the past when he played for Racing Santander in the past two seasons.
After the match, Awate boarded the plane with the team back to La Coruna and he was unavailable for comment.
