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Spanish soccer fans: Death to Sharon (YNET)
Israeli goaltender Dudu Awat experienced some difficult moments during a Spanish soccer league match between his team, Racing Santander, and home team Osasuna, after fans chanted anti-Sharon slogans during the match and called for the prime minister's death.

Osasuna fans, who are Basque, are known for their racist chants, and during the match against Santander focused their fury at the Israeli goalie. Spanish websites and journalists who covered the game reported that a large group of fans gathered behind Awat holding Palestinian flags and anti-Israel signs.

Some of the chants uttered by the fans included "Death to Sharon" and "We wish Sharon dies." ...

The match itself ended in a 1-1 draw, marking the first time this season Osasuna failed to win at home.