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‘Immediately Sanction Israeli Teams’ – Palestinians Urge FIFA
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The proposal “calls for immediate sanctions against Israeli teams over unprecedented violations of human rights committed by the Israeli occupation in Palestine.” The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has called on […]
‘Legend of Khan Yunis’ – Israel Kills Top Gaza, Arab Footballer
Barakat also played for several clubs in the occupied West Bank and Jordan, including Al-Wehdat. Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat was killed on Monday after the Israeli occupation forces bombed his house in Khan Yunis. The […]
‘Nobody Can Kill Our Dream’ – Palestinian Women on Their Way to the Top of Asian Football
By Romana Rubeo “We only have one regret: there are no athletes from Gaza to play with us. We play thinking that they will play with us again, soon.” This is what Natali Shaheen […]
Reaching the Semifinals: Palestine Women’s Football Team Winning in WAFF Championship
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestine women’s national football team is making their mark at the West Asian Women’s Football Championship as they beat Syria to advance to the semis. In a major feat, […]
‘Hope and Solidarity’ – Palestine Meets South Africa in Cape Town Match (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Nurah Tape In true South African style, the game had the gees (the vibe), the flags and the fervor, with spirited spectators and organizers united in calling for a free Palestine. South Africans […]
Historic Victory in Doha – Palestine Punched Ticket to AFC Asian Cup Round of 16
By Sammy Baroud Against all odds, the Palestinian national football team managed to secure their place in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Round of 16. This event is unprecedented in the history of Palestine […]
Palestine Battles to Reach Round of 16 at AFC Asian Cup
By Sammy Baroud Following an unfortunate 4-1 loss to Iran on January 14, Palestine locked in on matchday 2 as they took on Arab rivals, the UAE. The AFC Asian Cup is underway and is […]
Palestine Olympic Football Team Coach Killed by Israel in Gaza – Over 1,000 Athletes Killed so far
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hani al-Masdar, known in the Palestinian sports community as Abu al-Abed, was killed in an airstrike on Gaza City. He was the coach of the Palestinian Olympic football team. The […]
French Politicians, Media Attack Ballon d’Or Winner Benzema for Solidarity with Gaza
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has accused renowned footballer, Karim Benzema of having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, a proscribed group in France, after he voiced support for Palestinians in Gaza. “We have closed 1,100 […]
A Kiss in Spain vs. Apartheid in Palestine: FIFA’s Selective Morality
By Paul Salvatori FIFA was quick to discipline Luis Rubiales for his sexual misconduct, but it doesn’t much care about how the Israeli occupation of Palestine has hurt the Palestinian football community, while dithering […]
Footballers of Short Stature Hope to Break Stereotypes, Represent Palestine Internationally – Photo Gallery
By Palestine Chronicle Staff ‘Ahliya’ is a team that belongs to the Palestinian Football Association, which is a part of the Palestine National Football for Athletes of Short Stature. No one should be excluded […]
IN PHOTOS: Palestinians Celebrate Norway Cup Victory
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Norway Cup concluded. It was won by the ‘Gaza Kids’ team. According to the Norway Cup website, it is “the world’s largest football tournament for children and young people […]
PROFILE: Heba Saadieh, First Palestinian to Referee in FIFA Women’s World Cup
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Originally from Palestine, lived and studied in Syria, became a refugee, again, in Malaysia, and eventually moved to Sweden. Heba Saadieh’s story is that of the quintessential Palestinian refugee, always […]
Palestinian Football Star Dabbagh Shines in First Game with Belgium’s Charleroi
By Sammy Baroud From his humble beginnings at Hilal Al Quds, Palestinian football star Oday Dabbagh first made history in Portugal. Now, he is at it again, this time in Belgium. Palestinan footballer Oday Dabbagh […]
WATCH: Israeli Football Fans Resort to Violence in Malta Following ‘Palestine’ Chants
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) began disciplinary action on Wednesday following a football match between Israel’s Maccabi Haifa and Malta’s Hamrun Spartans. The match, held a day earlier as part of the Champions […]
The Palestine Chronicle Football Team Now Has a New Home in Gaza (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For several years now, Palestine Chronicle editors have funded a youth football team in the Gaza Strip. Initially, the idea was to provide a group of children with football jerseys, […]
In Photos: Al-Ahly Fans Celebrate at the Expense of Wydad Casablanca Supporters in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Despite the fact that Palestine has impressive and competitive football leagues, many Palestinians also follow Egyptian and Arab football as if it were their own. So it was no surprise […]
‘Manchester United vs. Real Madrid’ Brings Joy to War-Stricken Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Despite a bloody Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, which lasted for five days, Palestinians in the besieged region tried to reclaim an element of normalcy following the declared ceasefire […]
Palestinian Community Team Wins Arab Football Championship in Hungary
The Palestinian community football team won the Arab Football Championship after defeating the Algerian community team in the final match that took place on Sunday in Hungary, the official news agency WAFA reported. According to […]
Following Indonesia’s Decision Not to Host Israel, Football Championship Officially Moves to Argentina
The International Association Football Federation (FIFA) announced, on Monday, the transfer of the Under-20 World Youth Championship to Argentina instead of Indonesia, which was stripped of hosting tournment, due to its refusal to participate in […]
Palestinians Condemn Settler’s Shooting of Young Footballer in Jerusalem
President of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), Jibril Rajoub, condemned on Thursday the crime committed by an illegal Jewish settler who opened fire at young Palestinian footballer Khader Ghorab in the Old City of Jerusalem. […]
The Price of Solidarity: Palestine, Indonesia and the ‘Human Rights’ Dilemma
By Ramzy Baroud When I excitedly shared the news on social media that Indonesia had refused to host the Israeli team as part of the Under-20 World Cup, scheduled from May 20 to June […]
Israeli Forces Storm Palestinian Stadium, Fire Teargas during Cup Final
Israeli forces stormed a stadium in Jerusalem governorate on Thursday evening during a cup final game between Jabal Al-Mukaber and Balata FC, firing teargas onto the pitch and into the stands, Palestinian media reported. Two […]
FIFA Postpones U-20 World Cup following Indonesia’s Rejection of Israel’s Participation
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) postponed on Sunday the draw for the Under-20 FIFA World Cup that was slated to take place in Indonesia next week, due to Jakarta’s refusal to host Israel’s […]
Al-Shati Obtains Precious Point to Advance to Palestine’s Football Premier League (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In an exciting match held at the Al-Yarmouk Stadium on Friday, the Al-Shati Services Football Club rose to the ranks of the Premier football clubs in the Gaza Strip. Al-Shati […]
Israeli Forces Arrest Palestinian Footballer Hours after Winning Professional League Title
Israeli occupation forces arrested on Thursday night Ahmed Abu Khadija, a Palestinian footballer of Jabal Al Mukaber Club, based in occupied Jerusalem, the official news agency WAFA reported. A few hours earlier, Abu Khadija had […]
A Star from Jerusalem: Palestinian Footballer Dabbagh is Destined for Greatness
By Sammy Baroud Oday Dabbagh is Palestine’s brightest young football talent. Commentators and fans have already identified him as the future of Palestinian football. The young Jerusalemite, who lined up for top-flight Portuguese club Arouca […]
A Distant Dream: Why Not Many Gazans Made it to Qatar World Cup 2022
By Asma Abu Amra The crippling blockade and bad economic conditions in Gaza made it impossible for most Gazan football fans to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the first ever held in an Arab […]
Palestinian Footballer Dabbagh Scores Brace against Estoril Praia, Lifts Arouca to 7th in Portugal (VIDEOS)
By Sammy Baroud Oday Dabbagh, the 24-year-old Palestinian talent, scored two goals on Saturday against Estoril Praia to take his team, F.C. Arouca, to 7th in the Liga Portugal standings. His brilliant brace included an […]
Kicking Out Israeli Apartheid from FIFA: In Conversation with Lina Abojaradeh, Jonathan Kuttab and Karen Rodman – PODCAST
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In this episode of “Palestine In Perspective”, host and Toronto-based writer for the Palestine Chronicle, Paul Salvatori, is joined by a unique guest panel: Palestinian visual artist and writer, Lina Abojaradeh; […]