"I don't want blood money in my account". Norwegian footballer refusing to play for Israeli team
Posted by Der on September 22, 2024, 9:44 am
«It was an offer that would have made me financially independent. But I don't have the morals or values to represent that country. It would be a nightmare».
850 thousand euros were not enough to convince Saeter to leave Rosenborg, the team from Trondheim, the player's hometown, to move to Israel:
«Even if they offered me 500 million, I still wouldn't join an Israeli club», he says with a serious but calm expression from under his cap.
The Israeli offensive in Gaza, now extended to the West Bank, has been heavily criticized in Norway. In May 2024, the Scandinavian country, along with Ireland and Spain, recognized the State of Palestine; in response, Israel revoked the diplomatic status of eight Norwegian representatives.
«The people there (in Gaza, ed) live in fear in their homes and no money can buy my values»...
This didn't get the credit it deserved Very good. I can hear it in his voice too.......no amount of cajolery, and no attempts at ethical or social seduction, can eradicate from my heart a deep burning hatred for the Tory Party...So far as I am concerned they are lower than vermin.
on September 22, 2024, 9:44 am
Very good. I can hear it in his voice too....