Lebanese football player Céline Haidar remains in induced coma after airstrike injury
theguardian.com — November 20, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC
Céline Haidar, a 19-year-old Lebanese football player, remains in an induced coma after being injured by shrapnel from an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. She was struck on Saturday and is currently in stable condition, with intracranial bleeding under control. Haidar underwent surgery to stop the bleeding but her condition worsened, leading to her coma. The Beirut Football Academy has expressed support for her, while calls for FIFA and UEFA to address the situation of injured players have gone unanswered. The Israeli military has intensified airstrikes in southern Beirut, targeting areas associated with Hezbollah. Recent attacks have resulted in significant destruction, including a 12-storey residential building.