Manor Solomon made his position clear when he was asked about the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict during an interview yesterday, insisting that his focus remains firmly on football.
The Israeli international was reportedly asked a question concerning the political situation and the conflict, despite the interview being centred around football and his career.
Solomon appeared unwilling to be drawn into the subject, instead giving a brief response that immediately brought the conversation back to his professional priorities.
“I’m here to play football.”
The response from the player was direct, making it clear that he did not want to discuss the wider political situation during the interview.
Solomon has largely kept his attention on his football career, with his performances and future remaining the main focus surrounding him.
The question quickly attracted attention, particularly because Solomon was being interviewed in a sporting environment. His short response highlighted his desire to separate his professional responsibilities from wider political debates.
For Solomon, the priority appears to be concentrating on football and performing on the pitch rather than becoming involved in questions outside the game.
The incident has since generated discussion among supporters, with many focusing on the player’s decision to keep his response brief and avoid being pulled into a sensitive political conversation.
His message, however, was unmistakable: his immediate priority is football.