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Controversial Atal named in Algeria Cup of Nations squad

The 27-year-old defender has not played for his Ligue 1 side Nice since mid-October after he caused a furore posting a video in which a Palestinian preacher purportedly threatens Israel with a "black day".

Controversial Atal named in Algeria Cup of Nations squad
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Youcef Atal, presently on trial in France accused of inciting hatred, has been selected in Algeria's Africa Cup of Nations squad by head coach Djamel Belmadi.

The 27-year-old defender has not

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