Football Association (FA) council member Wasim Haq on Thursday resigned from his function after being suspended over a social media publish in regards to the Israel-Hamas battle.
Haq, who joined the FA as a BAME Football Communities Representative in 2019, was suspended by English soccer’s governing physique this month over a publish saying “Adolf Hitler would be proud of (Israel’s Prime Minister) Benjamin Netanyahu”, which he has since deleted.
He was additionally faraway from his function as an unbiased councillor on the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
On Thursday, Haq shared a replica of his resignation letter addressed to FA chair Debbie Hewitt in a publish on social media platform X, previously Twitter.
“Recent events have left me bereft of energy and hope. I have felt overwhelmed at how this has transpired,” the letter learn.
“As someone who has worked closely with many Jewish people over the years and created meaningful and valued friendships, the most painful part of this process is knowing that some of those friends and colleagues may not forgive me for the misunderstanding and hurt I have unintentionally caused.
“I take full responsibility and reiterate my apology to them and all those affected.”
Haq added that his unique publish was a “direct criticism of a politician” and was not addressed to any race or non secular group.
“In expressing these feelings, I chose the wrong words entirely and that has impacted the leadership position that I hold at The FA,” Haq stated.
Haq additionally stated that he was planning to have interaction with members of the Jewish neighborhood “to share and understand”.
Reuters has contacted the FA for remark.
