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Kyrie Irving Pledges to Pay NFL Fine for Wearing Name of Palestinian Girl's Murder Victim
NBA star Kyrie Irving has pledged to pay an NFL fine imposed on player Azeez Al-Shaair for wearing a jersey with Hind Rajab's name, in honor of the Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces.
Kyrie Irving has pledged to pay an NFL fine for American football player Azeez Al-Shaair, who was penalised for wearing a jersey bearing the name of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in 2000, during a game in Washington D.C.. The incident sparked controversy and led to Al-Shaair being fined. Irving has stepped forward to cover the fine, which is reportedly around $120,000.
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