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Arson attack highlights racism in Israeli soccer

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Ironically, though, he said the move could mark a historic shift in the relationship between the team and its wayward fan base, exposing them as a paper tiger and ushering in a new era as the team attempts to become a mainstay in the European ranks.

“This `La Familia’ gang of bigots tried to flex their muscles and thought they were going to scare someone,” he said. “The players and the vast majority of fans rejected them and the club didn’t bend. This has turned them into even more outcasts than they were before.”

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