The Zionist movement and sports in Palestine
An insightful look at the beginnings of Palestinian sport in the 20th century and their sabotage by various colonial entities. Thanks to Issam Khalidi and Electronic Intifada.
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Palestinians Abroad: Bishara refused, Kettlun Promoted, Saleh to face European superstars
National team defender Roberto Bishara has been denied his request to represent Palestine in Belgium against FC Brussels this Wednesday. At the time of writing, CD Palestino lies 16th in the 18 team table a mere two points above last…
Women’s WCQ: Palestine Out
Palestine fell against rivals Jordan 5-0 yesterday the result means that Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan will qualify for the next round of Asian Cup/World Cup Qualifying.
There is now a restraining order between the words “Sharbini” and “Palestine”
UPDATE: A lot of what has been posted here no longer applies. FIFA statutes have changed, an it does seem that both Sharbinis are being courted by the Jordanian FA. For more info read this blogpost: As far as I’m…
Women’s WCQ: Uzbekistan defeats Palestine
Palestine fell hard against Uzbekistan suffering a heavy 0-5 defeat in the third matchday of this AFC Womens Asian/World Cup Qualifier group in Kuala Lumpur. Palestine are all but eliminated from the group being currently in 4th position having played…
17 Players called up to face FC Brussels
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Eshbair (Shabab Al-Amari, Palestine), Abdallah Al-Saidawi (Hilal Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Palestine) Defenders: Roberto Bishara (CD Palestino, Chile), Murad Ismail, Nadim Barghouthi (Al-Birah, Palestine), Mohammed Abdel-Jawad (Al-Birah, Palestine), Abdelatif Bahdari (Hilal Areeha (Jericho), Palestine), Ammar Abuseleisel (Jabal Al-Mokaber, Palestine), Majed…
Ladies suffer 4-1 setback at the hands of Kyrgyzstan
The second game of World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying ended with a reverse to a country that is fast becoming our bogey team. The lady fursan (I recognize that that is still masculine… someone please come up with a…
Women’s WCQ: Palestine thumps Maldives 4-0
In their opening World Cup Qualifying Match the lady fursan thumped Maldives 4-0. The goals came from Walaa Husayn (2), Hamma Joubran, and Claduia Salameh. Both teams were participating in their first World Cup Qualifying campaign so this is great…
Unsubstantiated reports: Iraq-Palestine Friendly
There have been some rumblings about a Palestine-Iraq friendly slated for an April date (I guess that means sometime this week) but I have yet to come across an article confirming this report. Apparently, this match will be helped in…
The Majed Abusidu Transfer Saga Continues
Majed Abusidu is seeking a way out of his current contract with Al-Salmiya. He had origiannly unilaterally ended his contract with the club to joing Al-Tadamon but that move was rejected by the head of the Kuwaiti FA so he…