Heiling Hitler in Czech Republic will cost you $10,320
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by Foolsgold
The Czech Football Association has fined Sparta Praha midfielder, Pavel Horvath, 200,000 crowns (roughly $10,320) for doing what appears to be an arm gesture awfully reminiscent of the Nazi salute. The Czech International's action was caught on film during his club's match with Zizkov.
During the disciplinary commission of the CFA's hearing, they brought in a extremism expert who concluded that he doubted the player did it for no other reason than to entertain the crowd. So making a salute that hearkens back to the days of violence, torture, death camps, war, murder, and fascism, is entertaining? Interesting, though I have heard that Goebbels was quite the comedian.
Horvath's response? "I again stress that the whole gesture was unfortunate... and that it was not meant as a Nazi or racist gesture." The club has announced that it will not appeal the fine.
Originally posted here
