Irish MMA fighter shouted "Free Palestine" in Rome

laprovence.com (French)

Irish MMA fighter Paddy McCorry shouted "Free Palestine" at his opponent during a match, sparking global attention. McCorry, after winning the fight on Saturday, May 31st, in Rome, celebrated by waving a Palestinian flag. His opponent, Shuki Farage, reportedly had previous ties to the Israeli military. The gesture, which occurred amid heightened geopolitical tensions, drew both support and criticism for injecting politics into the sport.


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