Exclusive: PFA were offered an Adidas Sponsorship but turned it down
Football Palestine has learned that the PFA were offered an official Adidas Sponsorship but inexplicably turned it down.
Rapid Reaction: Saudi Arabia 0:5 Palestine (2022 World Cup Qualifier)
The story of this game unfolded in the weeks and hours in the lead up to the game. There was no shortage of controversy. The PFA and coaching staff decided to obfuscate and hide the names of players called up for the tie.
PFA finally reveals squad to face Saudi Arabia; with several controversial absences
After nearly a month of speculation, the Palestine Football Association revealed the 26-man squad that will travel to Saudi Arabia later today ahead of a crucial 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Is the PFA capitulating in World Cup qualifying in order to help Saudi Arabia?
Asian World Cup qualification has been a long and oft delayed process due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Even as travel restrictions eased and football resumed a somewhat normal cadence of league play and international breaks- AFC competitions remained suspended for…
All signs point to Palestine’s friendly vs. Kuwait being called off
Last month, Al-Fida’i recorded their first ever win over Kuwait at the Sabah Al-Ahmed International Stadium in Kuwait City. The fixture was designed to help both teams knock off the rust that had enveloped football in the region in the…
West Bank Premier League: A failed business model with a talent retention problem
The news cycle over the last ten days has been completely dominated by Abdallah Jaber’s decision to leave the WBPL and join Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Hadera. Jaber’s decision drew the ire of a small but vocal minority of…
Reading between the lines: PFA issues statement regarding Abdallah Jaber transfer
After more than a week’s worth of silence, the Palestine Football Association has finally issued a statement regarding Abdallah Jaber’s move to Hapoel Hadera of the Israeli Premier League: [English Translation] “PFA Statement issues in regards to the transfer of…
Rami Hamadi defends Jaber’s decision to leave WBPL
National team goalkeeper Rami Hamadi has taken to social media to defend his teammate Abdallah Jaber from comments of angry fans following his move to Hapoel Hadera. Hamadi who has been teammates with Jaber at Hilal Al-Quds as well as…
Abdallah Jaber signs with Hapoel Hadera
In a shocking transfer, national team and Hilal Al-Quds left back Abdallah Jaber has signed a contract with Hapoel Hadera of the Israeli Premier League. The mid-season move was facilitated by Hilal Al-Quds neglecting to pay its players for the…
WBPL set to return despite unpaid wages and extortion
Like many sports leagues around the world Palestinian football has been in a state of paralysis since March. The extraordinary measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the West Bank will allow for the league to complete its…