Saudi Arabia national team manager Bert van Marwijk told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad that the planned minute silence for the victims of the London terror attacks was poorly communicated hence why the players did not partake in it.
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Saudi Arabia caused controversy before their World cup qualifier with Australia when they failed to take part in the minute silence, causing widespread criticism. Saudi Arabia went on to lose the game 3-2 and remain 2nd in their World Cup group on goal difference.
van Marwijk said after the game, ”The minute silence was very poorly communicated. The day before the game there was an extensive briefing about the protocol of the match and there was not a single inclusion as regards to a minute’s silence due to be held.
”Only shortly before the game began was something stated about the minute’s silence and it was also unclear to the Saudi Arabia players why exactly the minute’s silence was being held.”
Bullcrap
Bert you are a kunt
Shame on you The Dutch should know better Schande
Typical of Australian media to put a racist spin on it just because they’re Saudi, good on BVM for telling the truth.
It’s not about racism it’s about respect. When you go to someone else’s country you respect the culture and traditions. The Saudi team did not do this and we’re given plenty of warning about why. The supporters in the stand also yelled and cheered during the minute.
This is a TOTAL DISGRACE. As a DEutch citizen, I am ashamed that Mr. van Marwijk is providing cover for what was a blatant act of solidarity with islamic terrorists. FIFA should immediately ban him and the Saudi team.