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Irving pays fine for American player's tribute to slain Palestinian girl
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Basketball star Kyrie Irving announced he will cover the financial penalty imposed on Aziz the Poet, a Houston Texans player, Shehab Wire reported. The Texans' linebacker faced a fine after writing the name of slain Palestinian child Hind Rajab on his eye.
Irving, who has previously spoken out on Palestinian issues, made the commitment in support of the player's gesture.
