Murad Abu Anza (, ; born November 8, 1986) is an

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who currently plays for Maccabi Ramla. He also had loan spells in

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and Maccabi Petah Tikva.

2013 Instagram Incident

In December 2013, after a match between Hapoel Bnei Lod and

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, Abu Anza uploaded a

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to his

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account showing bruises he claimed to have gotten during the match, and added in the photo description, referring to the match referee, Halim Zatme: "Halim Zatme son of a b**** and has no respect".Abu Anza Attacks Zatme: He's a S.O.B. With No Respect
one.co.il, 23 December 2013 In an unprecedented move, the

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suspended Abu Anza for 4 matches over the comment.Decision of the Disciplinary Committee
football.co.il Murad Abu Anza Suspended for four Matches
walla.co.il, 26 December 2013

Honours

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**''Runner-up (1):'' 2011–12 *

top scorer **Winner (1): 2011–12 **''Runner-up (1):''

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References

1986 births Living people Israeli men's footballers Arab citizens of Israel Arab-Israeli footballers Bedouin Israelis 21st-century Israeli sportsmen Israeli Muslims Footballers from Rahat Maccabi Kiryat Gat F.C. players Hapoel Bnei Lod F.C. players Maccabi Petah Tikva F.C. players F.C. Ashdod players Hapoel Acre F.C. players Maccabi Akhi Nazareth F.C. players Hapoel Umm al-Fahm F.C. players Maccabi Ironi Tamra F.C. players Agudat Sport Nordia Jerusalem players Ironi Kuseife F.C. players Liga Leumit players Israeli Premier League players Men's association football forwards {{Israel-footy-forward-stub