Alex Haditaghi, owner of Pogoń Szczecin, refused talks with Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv over the transfer of two players. He compared Israel's actions to Nazi Germany. Haditaghi's statement sparked controversy on social media, with many praising his stance and others criticizing him for his comparison. The Israeli club had expressed interest in signing two of Pogoń Szczecin's players, Greek defender Dimitrios Keramitsis and Brazilian midfielder Leo Borges. Haditaghi explained in a lengthy post on his social media account why he refused to engage in talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv. His statement was widely shared and quoted by various media outlets, including Al Jazeera. "There are moments in history when silence becomes complicity, and when money, business interests, and opportunities must give way to conscience," Haditaghi wrote. "Considering the ongoing suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and the entire region, and considering the violent, genocidal, and inhumane actions of the Israeli state, I do not believe it is morally justifiable for our club to continue any business dealings with a club representing Israel at this time." Haditaghi compared Israel's current actions to those of Nazi Germany. "If I were living in Nazi Germany, one of the darkest chapters in history, I would not engage in any business partnership with any sports club representing Nazi Germany - a regime responsible for mass murders and crimes committed against millions of innocent people," he said. "Today, I must apply the same moral measure. There are moments when ethics must be stronger than profit and money. There are moments when humanity must be more important than business interests and money. This is one of those moments," he added. The issue was highlighted by Al Jazeera, and soon other media outlets around the world, including in Latin America, picked up the story.