Palestinian children meet football star Messi in Qatar

Maan News Agency | May 21, 2013 DOHA, Qatar (Ma’an) — Two Palestinian children had the chance to meet international soccer star Lionel Messi in the Qatari capital of Doha on Monday. Messi visited Doha as the global brand ambassador of the Qatari telecommunications company Ooredoo. Thanks to a partnership between Ooredoo and Palestine’s Wataniya […]

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Israeli football, racism and politics – the ugly side of the beautiful game ~ by Jonathan Cook

By Jonathan Cook | Jonathan-Cook.net | 25 April 2013 Israel’s increasing integration into European competitions, despite its refusal to revive peace talks with the Palestinians, respect human rights and halt illegal settlement, is, according to critics, contrary to sporting values and should be met with international opposition of the kind faced by apartheid South Africa. […]

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Israel bars 26 Gaza runners from 1st West Bank marathon

Palestinian Olympic athlete Nader al-Masri (L) and a fellow runner speed along the waterfront in Gaza City. (File photo) PressTV | Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:38PM The Israeli regime has barred 26 Palestinian runners from the Gaza Strip to take part in a marathon in the occupied West Bank. The Gaza runners, including former Olympics […]

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Paris protesters demand jailed Palestinian athletes released

Pro-Palestinian activists shout anti-Israeli slogans during a protest outside the French Football Federation (FFF) office in Paris on April 17, 2013. PressTV | Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:11PM Pro-Palestinian activists have staged a protest outside the office of the French Football Federation (FFF) in Paris, demanding the release of Palestinian sportsmen held by Israel. Dozens […]

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VIDEO | Cristiano Ronaldo refused to exchange T-Shirt with Israel players – March 22, 2013

Related News Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo donated his Golden Boot worth €1.5 million – Gaza Children say: “Please Save Us” Do you remember Hamid?  #Israel assassinated 13yr old Hamid from #Gaza while playing football – At this Blog #GazaUnderAttack | NOV 21, 2012 | LIVE BLOG #GazaUnderAttack | NOV 20, 2012 | LIVE BLOG #GazaUnderAttack […]

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EUROPEAN FOOTBALLERS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR PALESTINE

29.Nov.2012 | Kanoute.com We, as European football players, express our solidarity with the people of Gaza who are living under siege and denied basic human dignity and freedom. The latest Israeli bombardment of Gaza, resulting in the death of over a hundred civilians, was yet another stain on the world’s conscience. We are informed that […]

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Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo donated his Golden Boot worth €1.5 million – Gaza Children: “Please Save Us”

FootballTarget | Nov 20, 2012 (Updated March 22, 2013) Cristiano Ronaldo has donated his Golden Boot €1.5 million to a cause supporting Palestine children. The Portuguese forward and one of the worlds best players has raised the money from the sale of his Golden Boot trough his club’s charity foundation. which will dedicate the funds […]

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Real Madrid and UNRWA to Build 8 Refugee Sports Schools

Gaza Under Attack – in pictures | Attacks on Gaza – Timeline PNN – Palestine News Network – 26.11.11 – 01:28 UNRWA – This evening Real Madrid Foundation and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) have signed a Partnership Agreement to promote sports programs in UNRWA schools that will contribute […]

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