Palestine FA: Jerusalem will play host to first qualifier on September 5th
In surprise announcement, Jirbril Rajoub claims Palestine will host its World Cup qualifiers in Round 3
Gianni Infantino sparked controversy not by what he said but where he said it.
Infantino statements prove Jibril Rajoub inept in fields of Sport AND Politics Another week, another bombshell statement from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. For many, the content of his words- suggesting Israel and the UAE co-host a World Cup- overshadowed the…
PFA surrenders, gives up Shabab Al-Amari’s AFC Cup hosting rights
This week, Palestine’s allocation at the AFC Cup is set to increase to 1.5 teams for the first time since 2016. The change in their coefficient ranking follows a string of successful campaigns in Asia’s second tier competition. As the…
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.
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…
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…
This is why Ould Ali remains in charge
After nearly two months of speculation- there has been no official word as to how the Palestine Football Association intends to proceed after a disastrous zero point haul against Yemen and Uzbekistan all but sealed the fate of Al-Fida’i on the road…
Ould Ali’s reign has been marked by confusion, conservatism, and cowardice.
Bottom of Group D with a meagre four points and three goals scored from five games, Palestine no longer control their destiny in World Cup qualification. Official elimination will come at some point in early 2020- particularly if Group favourites…