Palestine’s Cinderella Run at the U20 Arab Cup comes to an end
A fantastic run in the Arab Cup for Palestine's U20 team has come to an end following a 5-0 loss to hosts and holders Saudi Arabia earlier today.
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AFC reveals new format for 2026 World Cup Qualification
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new format for 2026 World Cup qualification. The global showpiece is scheduled to expand for the first time since 1998 and will feature 48 teams as opposed to the usual 32. This format will give four additional places to the Asian teams taking up total allocation from four to eight teams. The AFC will also retain an intercontinental playoff spot, meaning there could be as many as nine Asian teams in USA, Mexico, and Canada in four years' time.
Palestine outlast Jordan, advance to U20 Arab Cup semifinals
Palestine's U20 team continue to defy the odds. A side that finished bottom of their WAFF Championship group less than a year ago is now just one of two Asian Sides left at the U20 Arab Cup.
Palestine’s U20 team advances to Arab Cup Quarterfinals
Palestine's U20 team lost the battle but won the war. A narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco was enough for the team to progress to the quarterfinals of the U20 Arab Cup for the first time in their history.
Saleh Chihadeh returns to Naters amid contractual conflict with Future FC
It was meant to be a big money move. A reward for over 100 goals scored in Switzerland- 56 goals scored in the fourth tier- 20 in the third tier, 27 in the second tier, two in the top tier along with a dozen in the Swiss Cup.
Saleh Chihadeh signed with Future FC in the winter transfer window on a big money move that saw him leave FC Thun as they were pushing for a return to the Swiss Super League. Now, less than six months later, he's back in Switzerland.
Palestine’s U20s defeat Sudan 5-3 in Instant Classic
Palestine's U20 team got their 2022 Arab Cup campaign underway earlier today in Abha and the collection of WBPL players and diaspora talents did not disappoint.
Dabboub: “We can advance past the second round at 2023 Asian Cup”
Following Palestine's successful qualification to the 2023 Asian Cup Finals, Palestine national team manager gave an interview to Palestinian television in which he covered a range of topics.
Shehab Qombor seals Wehdat Move
The WBPL's hottest prospect is on the move. Shehab Qombor set a record for most goals in a WBPL season last season and has been widely regarded as the best forward in the league since Oday Dabbagh moved abroad at the start of the 2019/20 season.
The Guardian interviews arsonist Noureddine Ould Ali about forest fires
This past week, The Guardian, wrote a piece about football in Palestine and instead of covering an array of interesting topics ranging from the WBPL’s financial problems, corruption within the PFA, or the national team’s splendid performance in 2023 Asian…
Makram Dabboub deserves praise and respect.
This is an historic achievement- don’t dismiss it For a country like Palestine with its horrible FA, declining standard in the league, and general disinterest in grassroots football development to qualify for three straight AFC Asian Cups is absolutely incredible. …