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How an English club's bid to 'be the most famous for Arabs' collapsed in five days

The ownership of English football club Dagenham & Redbridge collapsed in just five days after social media posts by new part-owner Marwan Serry and Director of Development & Engagement Salma Mashhour about the Israel-Gaza conflict came to light. The club faced backlash from fans and sponsors, leading to Mashhour's removal from her position. The situation escalated further with protests, counter-protests, and toxic social media exchanges. Serry ultimately announced his complete withdrawal from the club's ownership and the cancellation of the investment project.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6295203/2025/04/22/dagenham-investment-soccer-social-media/
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