Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Gaza, Palestine across Soccer, Football.
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.