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Texans linebacker fined for pro-Palestine message on eye black in game: report
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez al-Shaair has been fined for a pro-Palestine message on his eye black that read 'Stop the genocide' during a game. The apparent statement was likely related to the ongoing conflict in Palestine.
Texas linebacker Azeez al-Shaair has been fined for reportedly wearing eye black with a pro-Palestine message during a game, which may have referenced the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. The exact nature of the reference is unclear due to the ambiguity of the phrase 'Stop the genocide'. Al-Shaair's team did not release an official statement regarding the incident. The fine imposed on al-Shaair has yet to be disclosed.
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