Player does apparent Nazi salute
AEK Athens midfielder Giorgos Katidis pleaded ignorance of the meaning of his gesture.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP)
AEK Athens midfielder Giorgos Katidis has earned rebukes from politicians, fellow athletes and fans after appearing to give a Nazi salute in celebration of a goal he scored in the Greek league.
Photographs show him giving a Nazi salute after scoring the winning goal in the 84th minute in the 2-1 victory over visiting Veria on Saturday. In one photo, Katidis' Brazilian-born teammate, Roger Guerreiro, looks at him with an expression of astonishment.
The 20-year-old Katidis pleaded ignorance of the meaning of his gesture - right arm extended and hand straightened. He claimed on his Twitter account that he detests fascism.
AEK's German coach, Ewald Lienen, said the player doesn't have an ''idea about politics.''
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