Klimala rejoices and is controversial in Israel – Corriere.it

An avalanche of controversy, the one that hit Patryk Klimala after the goal scored on Thursday by the latter with the shirt ofHapoel Be’er Sheva on the field of‘Hapoel Jerusalem. The striker born in 1998, who when he arrived at Celtic was considered by many to be the new one
Lewandowski
after seeing the ball enter the goal, he decided to run under the away sector (where his fans were) addressing a gesture that has caused much discussion in Israel, namely an outstretched arm that some have interpreted as a Roman salute. Even the supporters of Be’er Sheva, who won in Europe against Inter in 2016, have not digested the behavior of their player, since they always gather under the slogan Ultras no politics.

The message on social media and the apologies

Meanwhile, Klimala had to hastily write a message on social media to explain her gesture: My exultation was completely misunderstood. As a Pole, who respects the history of both nations, I never thought I’d give the Nazi salute — his words — When I lived in Poland, I visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and realized the importance of history and Jewish heritage. After my goal, I just wanted to say hello to our fans, nothing more. I apologize if anyone felt offended