By Palestine Chronicle Staff More than 1,000 Palestinian athletes and sports officials have been killed as Israeli attacks devastated Gaza’s clubs, stadiums and sporting infrastructure. Key Takeaways At least 1,014 Palestinian athletes and sports […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time, with coach Hossam Hassan dedicating the historic victory to Palestine. Key Developments Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Iranian political scientist has sued FIFA for $1 billion, alleging discrimination against Iran during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Key Developments Iranian political scientist Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi filed a […]
By Palestine Chronicle Editors As fans raise Palestinian flags across World Cup stadiums, Gaza’s sporting community is mourning yet another athlete killed by Israel. Five months after getting married, Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was preparing […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was killed in Gaza as fans across the FIFA World Cup continued displaying solidarity with Palestine. Key Developments The Palestinian Football Association said goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Barcelona football star Lamine Yamal sparked widespread reactions after raising a Palestinian flag during LaLiga celebrations. Key Developments Lamine Yamal was seen carrying a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s title celebrations. […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Olympic incidents repeatedly spotlight the Gaza genocide, amplifying criticism and exposing Israel’s growing isolation throughout the Games. Key Takeaways The Gaza genocide repeatedly surfaced throughout the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. A […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A legal campaign linking international sport governance to the situation in occupied Palestine has escalated after a coalition of Palestinian actors formally submitted a complaint to the International Criminal Court […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s genocide devastated Gaza’s sports sector, killing athletes, destroying facilities, yet survivors continue playing amid rubble and global solidarity. Key Developments Palestinian Olympic Committee: 1,007 athletes killed, including 45 women. […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff High-profile figures from both global sport and popular culture have recently used widely watched platforms to signal solidarity with Palestinians, drawing attention to Gaza amid continued public debate over silence […]
By Romana Rubeo The opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics did not begin as a purely sporting event. From the arrival of the Olympic torch to the ceremony inside San Siro Stadium and […]
Pep Guardiola denounces the Gaza genocide as Swedish footballer Hedvig Lindahl rejects FIFA over Israel’s crimes. Key Takeaways Pep Guardiola described Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and called silence a moral failure. Guardiola said […]
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 Al-Shaair was fined $11,593 “for violating NFL uniform and equipment rules by wearing eye black that contained a personal message.” The NFL has fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for […]
By Issam Khalidi Palestinian athletes have excelled locally, regionally—through participation in the Arab Games and Arab championships—and internationally. It is important to note that Palestinian sport is unique in that it is grounded in national, […]
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 Palestine and Syria advanced to the Arab Cup quarterfinals with a 0-0 draw, eliminating Tunisia and hosts Qatar. The Palestine national football team, Al-Fidai, etched a memorable chapter in its […]
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 Palestine Chronicle Staff Nurmagomedov has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza since it began in October 2023. MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has shared his dream of opening “a Khabib […]
By Issam Khalidi Sport may not return to its former glory. However, as demonstrated throughout history, every time Israel attempts to destroy the Palestinian people, they come back stronger and more resilient than ever before. […]
An Indonesian official confirmed that the decision to withhold the visas reflected the government’s careful response to pressure from religious groups, regional administrations and political parties. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld […]
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The team faced protests in the Vuelta a Espana race in Spain last month, with the final stage of the race cut short. The Israel Premier Tech cycling team announced […]
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, […]
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, […]
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