Police file charges against Israeli man who hugged Messi at PSG vs Maccabi Haifa game

The suspect in question is a 23-year-old resident from Ma'ale Adumim, who was arrested and interrogated immediately after the incident.

Photo of the person who burst onto the soccer field to hug soccer player Lionel Messi September 14, 2022.

Photo of the person who burst onto the soccer field to hug soccer player Lionel Messi September 14, 2022.

(photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 12:21

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