Football reporter used Premier League access to post alleged propaganda for Hamas terrorists
Clips from restricted media areas show political messaging, extremist praise and anti-Israel content
Videos circulating online show a beIN Sports journalist recording political content from inside multiple Premier League stadiums, including material that appears to promote or praise Hamas-linked figures and attacks. The footage raises questions over how political messaging was filmed inside areas accessible only to accredited media.
The clips, compiled by researcher David Collier, show London-based beIN reporter Ibrahim Khadra recording political commentary from pitch-side walkways, media gantries, controlled concourse areas and interview zones at Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, West Ham United, Fulham and Wembley Stadium. Club branding, sponsor boards and restricted-access infrastructure are visible in multiple videos.
Posts reviewed by Jewish News include praise for “armed resistance” in Gaza and criticism of Palestinian Authority security forces, filmed from inside Premier League grounds. In one clip recorded at Stamford Bridge, Khadra posted an image of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah accompanied by text honouring him as a “martyr”.
Additional historic posts on his accounts appear to celebrate attacks on Israeli civilians, describe shootings near synagogues as “heroic operations”, praise militants responsible for mass-casualty bombings, and applaud rocket strikes on Israeli towns. Some clips were recorded shortly after the 7 October Hamas attacks.
Premier League and FA regulations prohibit political or ideological expression from anyone entering stadiums, including accredited journalists. Rights-holding broadcasters such as beIN Sports also maintain internal guidelines banning political or extremist content from being created or shared within controlled media areas.
It remains unclear whether Khadra was attending certain matches in an official beIN capacity, whether stewards or club officials were aware he was filming political commentary, or whether any oversight mechanisms were triggered after the posts appeared online. Several videos remained publicly available for long periods and were only partially removed in recent months.
Some clubs contacted by complainants acknowledged receiving the footage, with several understood to have referred enquiries to the Premier League. Others did not respond.
The Premier League confirmed to Jewish News that it has engaged with beIN Sports regarding the matter, but did not provide an on-the-record statement.
Background information provided to Jewish News indicates that Khadra has not been accredited as a broadcast rights holder for England or FA-run matches since April 2025. Accreditation for UEFA competitions – including the 2024 Champions League Final – is handled by UEFA rather than the FA, and the FA does not have jurisdiction over media access for Premier League fixtures.
Shadow Sports Minister, Louie French MP, said: “Football and sport more generally have enormous power to bring people together.
Those who seek to divide us or spread vile antisemitism should have no place in football, including using stadiums for propaganda purposes.
I expect the relevant authorities will take the swift action required to ensure football remains a welcoming place for all supporters, including those of the Jewish faith.”
Jewish News has contacted beIN Media Group for formal comment.
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