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Monday, December 3, 2012
Yohan Cabaye denies signing petition
Associated Press
NEWCASTLE, England -- France midfielder Yohan Cabaye said he
did not sign a footballers' petition protesting against UEFA's
choice of Israel as 2013 European Under-21 Championship host.
The Newcastle player was among 62 players who were listed on a petition last Friday supporting Palestinian groups organized by
former Tottenham and Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute.
Cabaye says on his website that he "has never been a
signatory" to the campaign which responded to Israel's recent
military offensive in Gaza.
Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard were also named beneath a
statement on Kanoute's website that Israel was being rewarded "for
actions that are contrary to sporting values."
Cabaye says he was called by a teammate and just expressed his
"sadness and compassion" for the families of young players who
had been killed.