Basketball fans across Lebanon were shocked on Sunday when two Turkish flags were raised during the game between Riyadi and Homenetmen.
Riyadi fans held up the flags in a clear attempt to aggravate Homenetmen players and fans, knowing that most of them are of Armenian descent.
Turkey has yet to admit to the Armenian Genocide, a topic that has also stirred debate among the Lebanese.
It is worth noting that Riyadi is one of the best teams in Lebanon. As such, the club owes its opponents respect and must put an end to its supporters’ disrespect as their behavior reflects negatively on the club’s image and achievements.
If the club fails to address these issues, they could lead to future altercations between the two clubs’ supporters.
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