By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran’s football federation plans to file a FIFA complaint, alleging travel and visa restrictions have disrupted World Cup preparations. Key Developments Iran’s football federation says it will formally complain to […]
Pep Guardiola voiced solidarity with Palestinians at a Barcelona concert, condemning global inaction and warning that Gaza’s children have been abandoned by the international community. Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, renewed his public […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestine left the tournament with their heads high, having forced a regional powerhouse into 120 minutes, challenging every ball. In a gripping quarter-final at Lusail Stadium, Saudi Arabia defeated Palestine […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinian national team delivered a stunning display of resilience and fighting spirit in the 2025 Arab Cup, battling back from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestine claimed a dramatic 1-0 win over Qatar, securing a deeply symbolic victory as millions at home continue to endure genocide. Palestine made a statement of resilience and determination in […]
Amidst the widespread devastation, Palestinian players organized a symbolic football match in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp, mirroring the iconic Istanbul derby, to rekindle the spirit of sports. Despite extensive destruction to the Gaza Strip’s sports facilities […]
By Issam Khalidi In many ways, FIFA’s stance resembles that of the West, in general, which calls for justice and democracy but ignores them in its dealings with Israel. As Inside World Football has reported, […]
Reebok denied Israeli media reports that it ordered its logo removed from Israel’s national team kits, despite boycott campaigns. Confusion deepened Tuesday over Reebok’s ties with Israel’s national soccer team after conflicting reports surfaced in […]
Mohammad Al-Satri was killed while waiting for aid in Rafah, as Palestinian sports mourn the loss of over 774 athletes and scouts since Israel’s war on Gaza began. Palestinian footballer Mohammad al-Satri, a striker for […]
By Issam Khalidi As a result of the events in Palestine and, in particular, the genocide in Gaza, hidden truths have been exposed, and many have become aware of the falsity of Western claims about […]
By Romana Rubeo In a wide-ranging FloodGate interview, Bassil Mikdadi explained how football has become a powerful arena for Palestinian identity, solidarity, and resistance. In a recent episode of the Palestine Chronicle’s FloodGate Podcast, […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A chaotic match in Debrecen saw Donnarumma and Gattuso clash with Israeli players, while Italian fans protested Israel’s assault on Gaza. The match between Italy and Israel on Monday evening […]
Louay Istita, general manager of Gaza’s oldest sports club, was killed in an Israeli strike on Palestinians waiting for aid. Gaza Sports Club announced the death of its general manager, Louay Istita, in an Israeli […]
The Columbus Crew soccer club is under fire from fans for displaying only a Danish flag next to the name of its new player, Wassim Abu Ali, despite his official Palestinian nationality. The Columbus Crew, […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Al-Obeid, 41, was killed on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in an Israeli attack on civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip. When UEFA posted a tribute on […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Since October 7, 2023, at least 663 athletes and sports officials have been killed, including 322 affiliated with the PFA. Suleiman al-Obeid, a legendary figure in Palestinian football known as […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff While the world rightly mourned Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, the death of Palestinian national team player Muhannad al-Lili—killed in an Israeli airstrike—went unnoticed, like hundreds of other athletes lost in […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In this FloodGate episode, journalist Bassil Mikdadi explains how football in Palestine reflects a wider fight—for freedom, dignity, and visibility under occupation. In the latest episode of the FloodGate podcast, […]
By Sammy Baroud Football is never just a game. It’s a global platform—and sometimes, it becomes a powerful voice for justice. The 2025 Club World Cup has already delivered unforgettable moments, even though the tournament […]
PSG supporters used the Champions League final to call for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, unveiling banners and chanting in solidarity with Palestinians. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters used the global stage of the […]
By Issam Khalidi Despite compelling evidence of violations against Palestinian sports, FIFA’s prolonged inaction and delayed decisions suggest a reluctance to hold Israel accountable. A Palestinian Football Association proposal was submitted to the FIFA Congress […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Norwegian football club Bodo/Glimt donates $65,000 from match revenue to Gaza aid, standing in solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing humanitarian crisis. In a powerful act of solidarity with the Palestinian […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Norwegian Football Association President Lise Klaveness said that “the Norwegian Football Association stands with the Norwegian government in its demand for an immediate end to the disproportionate attacks on innocent […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s National Security Council warned on Sunday Israelis against attending cultural and sporting events in Europe in fear of incidents similar to those of last week in Amsterdam. The council […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff What really happened in Amsterdam? And why is mainstream media only telling part of the story? The Israeli hooligans, in the capital for the upcoming UEFA Europa League match against […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff French Interior Minister Bruno Retaillo said the banner was “unacceptable” and said he would seek clarification from Paris Saint-Germain, without ruling out sanctions. Paris Saint-Germain fans exhibited on Wednesday pro-Palestinian […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff El Ghazi, who was suspended in October for a post in favor of Palestine, will donate €500,000 of his payout from Mainz to support children in Gaza. Dutch footballer Anwar […]
By Issam Khalidi As soon as FIFA President Gianni Infantino rejected the calls for an immediate vote for expelling Israel from the global football governing body, one could predict that nothing positive would come from […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Earlier this week, the Palestinian Olympic body called on the International Olympic Committee to exclude Israel from the Paris Games which officially opens on Friday and runs until August 11. […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Close to 100 Palestinian football players have been killed during Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza that began last October, according to the Palestinian Football Association. Chants of Free Palestine rang […]
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