Lebanese Footballer Celine Haidar in Coma After Israeli Strike Near Beirut

BEIRUT, Nov 22 – Leading Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar, captain of her club team and a key member of the national youth team, is in a medically induced coma after being critically wounded in an Israeli airstrike near her home in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

The 19-year-old athlete had previously refused to let Israel’s bombardment interrupt her training, even as her own family sought refuge in a mountain town east of Beirut. Haidar’s promising international championship prospects now hang in the balance as she receives medical care following the attack.

Her condition has drawn widespread concern in Lebanon, with fans and teammates alike hoping for her swift recovery. Haidar, known for her resilience both on and off the field, remains a symbol of determination despite the challenging circumstances.