Nothing wrong with having a strong following with one's compatriots, and if they want to waive the flag that's their pride and joy on display (if the grounds allow that). A bit different for the player though. I get it that he is a patriot, but he was playing at AAMI Stadium in Melbourne representing Wellington Phoenix, not the Israeli national team. As such he is more limited in expressing his loyalty than his compatriots are.
I have no issues with his religious acknowledgment but he would have known it may get him a yellow card. If he did not, he does now, and that comes as a cost to the whole team (eventually). These things have to be taken into account.
I have no issues with his religious acknowledgment but he would have known it may get him a yellow card. If he did not, he does now, and that comes as a cost to the whole team (eventually). These things have to be taken into account.