Greek soccer player is banned for making a Nazi salute.
Giorgos Katidis got himself banned for life from the Greek football federation for making a Nazi salute after scoring a goal.
The 20-year-old pleaded ignorance, writing on Twitter that "I am not a fascist and would not have done it if I had known what it meant." He has also issued a public apology.
His coach (a German) also backed him, telling Reuters that Katidis "most likely saw such a salute on the internet or somewhere else and did it without knowing what it means."
The video of Katidis' infamous shot is below. Judge for yourself.
Whatever Katidis' motivations, Greece has seen the rise of fascist-style parties, like Golden Dawn, as its economic crisis grinds on.
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