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Athletics

Arab Citizens of Israel have been prominent in the field of Athletics, as seen specifically through their contributions to Israeli football . Players such as Abbas Suan have had illustrious careers playing not only professional football, but also most notably for the Israeli National Football Team. These players stand as symbols of political movement and civil justice for the Arab Citizens of Israel, considering alleged discriminatory sentiments against the Arab population. Specifically in a 2005 World Cup Qualifying match, Suan and his Arab teammates played significant roles for the Israeli National Team where Suan scored an equalising goal against the Republic of Ireland National Football Team. Following this match, Arab Citizens of Israel received unprecedented media attention from Israeli TV stations. Along with publicity, the Arab Citizens of Israel looked up towards these players to stand up for them when it came to civil rights and equality for the Arab population in Israel.. In the following months, Suan and other players were criticised by Hebrew Media for their involvement with political issues. This was due to their answers to questions regarding their partaking in the singing of the Israeli National Anthem. Overall, Israel-Palestinian soccer players are looked up to greatly by the Arab citizens of Israel, yet are allegedly criticised and silenced when it comes to their attempts to involve themselves in political issues surrounding equality for Arab Citizens in Israel.