In an expression of gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his decision to move the American embassy to Jerusalem, the Beitar soccer team announces that it has changed its name to “Beitar ‘Trump’ Jerusalem.”
“For 70 years has Jerusalem been awaiting international recognition, until President Donald Trump, in a courageous move, recognized Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel,” the soccer club says in a Facebook post.
“President Trump has shown courage, and true love of the Israeli people and their capital, and these days other countries are following his lead in giving Jerusalem its rightful status.”
“The football club Beitar Jerusalem, one of the most prominent symbols of the city, are happy to honor the President for his love and support with a gesture of our own [and]… have decided to add to the club’s title the name of the American President who made history, and from now on will be called Beitar Trump Jerusalem.”
“We have the greatest love for the President, and it will win!” the statement concludes.
https://www.facebook.com/BeitarFcJerusalem/photos/a.131664707004089.1073741829.131511473686079/699124603591427/?type=3&theater
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