Azeez Al-Shaair honours slain Palestinian sisters despite NFL sanctions
Author: Anushe EngineerPublished on: September 28, 2026Country: United States
Sports

Azeez Al-Shaair, Houston Texans linebacker, wore the names of sisters Lana and Bana Ahmad, killed in an Israeli airstrike, during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts. He shared images of the tribute on social media, including their names on his eye black and flags stitched on his shoes. Despite being fined $11,491 by the NFL for violating conduct codes, Kyrie Irving offered to pay the fine, and Al-Shaair emphasized that his act of remembrance was more significant than the penalty.
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