Sesto Fiorentino, 2 January 2025 – “You are not welcome in Florence”. The arrival of reinforcements for the attack Fiorentina, Manor SolomonIsraeli, is accompanied by a series of controversies. Which concern precisely the origins of the footballer. The controversy comes from Sesto Fiorentino councilor Jacopo Madau, who deals with youth policies, culture and work.
The Sesto Fiorentino councilor Jacopo Madau, who has responsibilities for work, youth policies and culture
The councilor’s words
“The arrival of the Israeli footballer Solomon at Fiorentina has just been made official – we read on Madau’s Facebook profile – Last or not least, those who have never hidden their support for the genocidal policies of Netanyahu he is not welcome in Florence and can represent our city and Fiorentina.” Sharp words, which in turn spark controversy between those who sympathize with the councilor and those who disapprove of the tone.
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Solomon with the Israel shirt in the match in Udine against Italy
Hot debate on social media
Already in recent days, upon hearing the news of the possible arrival of Solomonsocial media went wild. Not everyone looks favorably on the footballer. Who in recent months, wearing the Villareal shirt, had already received a series of boos and insults from the fans of the other teams in La Liga, the Spanish top flight, when had taken the field. It happened in particular in September in Seville, one of the hottest fields in Spanish football. He had collected without reacting, scoring the winning goal among other things.
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The councilor’s further statements
The Sesto Fiorentino councilor Madau then returns on his statementswith new sentences written in the comments on his own post. Many object to the fact that the Fiorentina he urgently needs to save himself and that this reinforcement is important from a sporting point of view. “A fact – he says – for those who defend the choice vigorously by giving sole priority to the sporting side: in 25/26 he played 146 minutes on over 2000 minutes availableAnd again: “In Spain they booed him in every stadium… it seems to me to be yet another destabilizing and senseless element. However, I have always liked it, sport must be a vehicle of ethics and certain values, those who represent the team I have supported since I was born cannot support genocide.”
Solomon and the words before Italy-Israel
The footballer had also spoken at the press conference as an athlete of the Italian national team in that disputed match between Israel and Italy which took place in Udine in autumn, just a few hours after the release of the Israeli hostages held captive of Hamas. “Today’s – he said Solomon referring to the release of the hostages – it is one of the happiest days of our lives. We are happy, excited and we hope that many will be able to see the match because they are football fans.” Manor Solomon, 26 years old, has worn the shirts of Fulham, Tottenham, Leeds and Villareal among others with mixed success. Now he aims to contribute to reviving a Fiorentina who are experiencing perhaps the worst year in their recent history, in last place in the table and at risk of relegation.
Who is Solomon
An attacking winger, Solomon took his first steps in football in Israel, where he was born. He played for Maccabi Petah Tikva and then left home and established himself in foreign championships. Until before the war in Ukraine he had been one of the most important pawns of the Shakhtar Donetskwho basically launched it. Then the arrival in the Premier League, first at Fulham and then to Tottenham. With the Spurs the most complicated period, due to various physical problems. He found himself in the English second tier last year, with a dozen goals in the Leeds then promoted to Premier. This year he went on loan to Villareal, Spain, before joining Viola.
