Saudi National Team Shun Minute’s Silence for London Terror Victims

The Saudi Arabian soccer team failed to line up for a minute’s silence for the London terror victims on Thursday night.
Fans were left outraged at the display ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Australia in Adelaide.
Pictures show the Australian team lined up at the halfway mark, with the Saudi players appearing to ignore the gesture as they get in formation to start the game.
It is also claimed Saudi players on the bench refused to stand for the minute’s silence.
Australian football fans on social media were furious and lashed out against the team.
The majority of the Saudi side are Muslim, and to honour the dead, it is understood they pray, give to charity and speak highly of the person, but rarely observe silence.
However, minutes of silence are a common occurrence in the Premier League, and Muslim players are not known to boycott the mark of respect.
Two Australians were killed in Saturday night’s terror attack on London Bridge and nearby Borough Market.
Nanny Sara Zelenak, 21, was confirmed dead on Wednesday, after her mother flew to London to try and find her.
She had been separated from her friend on London Bridge just before the violent attack began.
Nurse Kristy Boden was also killed in the attack. She had run to help victims when she was also murdered by the terrorists.