Former US women’s soccer league player Stefany Ferrer Van Ginkel was caught on video allegedly giving the Nazi salute to pro-Israel protesters in Beverly Hills. The incident has been condemned by Angel City Football Club, where Ginkel previously played, and her boyfriend, Samim Haydari, has issued an apology. Israel Salas-Rodriguez reported
A shocking video has emerged showing former US women’s soccer league player, Stefany Ferrer Van Ginkel, appearing to give the Nazi salute to pro-Israel protesters in Beverly Hills. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, with footage capturing the moment when Ginkel, who was riding in the passenger seat alongside her boyfriend, Samim Haydari, allegedly made the offensive gesture. The video, shared by the watch group StopAntiSemitism, prompted users on social media to help identify the couple.
Ginkel, who previously played for the National Women’s Soccer League’s Angel City Football Club, has faced backlash for her actions. The club, where she had a short stint in 2022, issued a statement condemning her behavior and stating that she has not been affiliated with the club since September 2022. Angel City Football Club expressed their disapproval of Ginkel’s actions, saying, “We condemn her recent actions and statements.”
Haydari, a player for United City Football Club, also issued an apology on his Instagram account, acknowledging that their actions were immature and fueled by hate. He expressed regret for their behavior and emphasized the importance of learning from the incident.
It is worth noting that Ginkel did not speak in the video, according to The New York Post. The 25-year-old Brazilian native has had a career in soccer, playing for clubs such as Spanish Club Espanyol, Atletic Vilafranca, and Mexico’s Tigres Femenil club between 2021 and 2022.
The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with many condemning the Nazi salute as a symbol of hate and anti-Semitism. The video serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting tolerance and understanding in society and the consequences of actions that perpetuate hatred..