BS4 on Tour... Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Real Madrid have apparently taken the Christian cross off their club crest to avoid upsetting Muslim sensibilities in the United Arab Emirates where they will be marketed as they have signed a sponsorship deal with the Abu Dhabi Bank. To me this is the same as Cardiff changing their colours - just to appease another market to try and generate money. Clubs and their supporters just seem to accept changing history and iconic club images just to chase a quick buck. Would we put up with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Where have you seen this?! Edit - just searched on Twitter - strange move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Real Madrid have apparently taken the Christian cross off their club crest to avoid upsetting Muslim sensibilities in the United Arab Emirates where they will be marketed as they have signed a sponsorship deal with the Abu Dhabi Bank. To me this is the same as Cardiff changing their colours - just to appease another market to try and generate money. Clubs and their supporters just seem to accept changing history and iconic club images just to chase a quick buck. Would we put up with it? Unfortunately people who pay to go through the turnstiles have no choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I can't for the life of me understand, not or the first time, why Muslims would be so offended by a cross. If indeed they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Where have you seen this?! Edit - just searched on Twitter - strange move It was reported in The Telegraph fella... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Unfortunately people who pay to go through the turnstiles have no choice. Don't they have the choice to not pay and not attend games?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 It was reported in The Telegraph fella... Yep found it on Twitter after my original post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Don't they have the choice to not pay and not attend games?! Not an option, City are my team and Free Enterprise will not get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I can't for the life of me understand, not or the first time, why Muslims would be so offended by a cross. If indeed they are? I would have thought that Christians should be offended by the sight of a cross. After all, you wouldn't show the image of a sniper's rifle to anyone from the Kennedy family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Money matters and talks - end of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I would have thought that Christians should be offended by the sight of a cross. After all, you wouldn't show the image of a sniper's rifle to anyone from the Kennedy family. Back in your hole, Bill. You don't want to know how worse the world is than you knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Not an option, City are my team and Free Enterprise will not get in the way. So if our colours were changed from red to blue you'd still attend and wouldn't protest in any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I would have thought that Christians should be offended by the sight of a cross. After all, you wouldn't show the image of a sniper's rifle to anyone from the Kennedy family. No, the empty cross shows Jesus' victory over death. Muslims regard Jesus not as the Son of God, but as a great prophet, so will celebrate Christmas as His birth is something to indeed celebrate. It's the events of Easter they dispute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargla Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Am I being thick, I can't see a cross on the Real Madrid crest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Am I being thick, I can't see a cross on the Real Madrid crest. If my memory serves me correctly, I think there's a very small one on the too of the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Am I being thick, I can't see a cross on the Real Madrid crest. EXACTLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Couldn't even see it, but if you look at the very top of the crest you can see it. It's no big deal in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'm afraid 'tolerance' tends to work in one direction in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Would any traditional muslim team remove the star and crescent from there badge, so as not to offend Christians? The whole world is bending over backwards to Muslims right now...for fear of offending...it's gone mental. Something is driving this 'fear' of offending...and it's all a bit weird imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Real Madrid have apparently taken the Christian cross off their club crest to avoid upsetting Muslim sensibilities in the United Arab Emirates where they will be marketed as they have signed a sponsorship deal with the Abu Dhabi Bank. To me this is the same as Cardiff changing their colours - just to appease another market to try and generate money. Clubs and their supporters just seem to accept changing history and iconic club images just to chase a quick buck. Would we put up with it? If you have a spare few minutes...this is how I would hope BCFC fans would react. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gkqL0I20sI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Real Madrid have apparently taken the Christian cross off their club crest to avoid upsetting Muslim sensibilities in the United Arab Emirates where they will be marketed as they have signed a sponsorship deal with the Abu Dhabi Bank. To me this is the same as Cardiff changing their colours - just to appease another market to try and generate money. Clubs and their supporters just seem to accept changing history and iconic club images just to chase a quick buck. Would we put up with it? Interestingly an FA commitee are going to ban the use of the word "cross" for the wide ball into the box to avoid offending Muslims ( particularly the scary throat cutting ones. ). You could n't make it up ,or could you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Interestingly an FA commitee are going to ban the use of the word "cross" for the wide ball into the box to avoid offending Muslims ( particularly the scary throat cutting ones. ). You could n't make it up ,or could you ? Number 2 on agenda is to ban the word 'shot' as they dont like it up em Mr Mainwaring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Couldn't even see it, but if you look at the very top of the crest you can see it. It's no big deal in my eyes. Do you think "Real" Madrid could remove the crown from their emblem to appease us republicans? ******* Bigots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just maybe they should close the club down. "Real" upset the republicans, "Madrid" upset the Catalans. You are welcome to bend over but don't do it in the name of football. A brain dead world indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I am waiting for the day when England remove the three lions from the badge so it doesn't offend Muslims by reminding them of one of our Kings who led a crusade against them having just recovered from a bizarre heart transplant. Twas his fault he shouldn't have booked in at that nhs hospital at Longleat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 So that's why I could not buy my Grandson a Real Madrid top for Christmas yesterday. The chap in the store said the children's tops were withdrawn and no plans to replace them before Christmas. I like Real Madrid but I have lost some respect for them if they have done this just to get in even more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Welcome to the 21st Century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Welcome to the 21st Century. More like the 1st Century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Religion...what a pile of shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Religion...what a pile of shit Yes, but will you have the guts to say that during your sermon this Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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