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In Gaza, where electricity is scarce and danger looms, a makeshift screen becomes a gathering point for hundreds, turning a football match into a brief respite of normalcy and solidarity.
A series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza claimed the lives of several soccer figures, prompting a reevaluation of early coverage that omitted their militant ties.
In Gaza, a small but determined squad of women with artificial limbs uses football to reclaim agency, purpose and camaraderie after life‑changing injuries.
During the World Cup, Israel accused Palestinian soccer players of being Hamas and PIJ terrorists, presenting evidence of twelve individuals, including a FIFA referee. Palestinian Authority President Jibril Rajoub, a convicted terrorist, has used sport to delegitimize Israel and defended the Oct. 7 massacre, prompting a diplomatic clash with FIFA.
In Gaza, where power and internet are scarce, supporters defy danger to cheer Spain's victory, underscoring a deep solidarity with the Spanish team's stance against Israel.
The Israeli Defense Forces have identified twelve Palestinian soccer players, referees and coaches as members of Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, challenging earlier narratives that portrayed them as innocent civilians.
Egypt secured a 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw, with coach Hossam Hassan dedicating the victory to Palestine and carrying both national flags onto the pitch.
Artists across the globe use the world's most popular sport to convey humanist ideals, national identity, and political dissent, turning pitches into galleries and players into icons.
Amid the 2026 FIFA World Cup, former Gaza midfielder Mohammed Khaled Afana’s career ends after a drone strike leaves him paralyzed, underscoring how conflict has turned survival into the only priority for many in the enclave.
At a modest field in northern New Jersey, a youth soccer academy founded by a former West Bank teen serves as a sanctuary for children affected by the Gaza war, drawing inspiration from Spanish striker Lamine Yamal’s public solidarity.
Ireland’s coach Heimir Hallgrimsson denounced a protest that disrupted a friendly against Qatar, arguing that political pressure should not override sport. The incident highlights rising tensions ahead of Ireland’s scheduled matches with Israel.
Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson denounced the use of tennis balls and banners during a match against Qatar, arguing that political pressure to boycott Israel would damage Irish football and benefit the opposition
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola uses his global platform to champion causes ranging from Palestinian children’s suffering to homelessness in the UK, facing both praise and criticism.
During Barcelona's championship parade, forward Lamine Yamal waved the Palestinian flag, drawing praise from fans, activists, and athletes alike, and reigniting discussions about Catalonia's solidarity with Palestine.