Palestine, 2027 World Cup vote and racism to take centrestage at FIFA Congress

By Samindra Kunti in Bangkok May 16 – On Friday, Palestine, the 2027 Women's World Cup, a series of amendments to the FIFA Statutes and racism will...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL 13 hours ago

I cried three times during the match – Young Palestinian player expresses heartwarming gratitude to Bohemians

A PALESTINIAN footballer was brought to tears while trying to express her gratitude to Bohemians and Irish people as a whole. In the wake of lining...
THESUN.IE 16 hours ago

Bohs, Palestine and a unique occasion for Irish football

Dave Hannigan on hyping American stars too young; Do we need more games on GAAGo?
THE IRISH TIMES 19 hours ago

Asian Football Confederation back Palestine's bid to have Israel suspended from Fifa

The Palestine Football Association cited human rights and humanitarian law violations committed in Gaza during the Israel-Palestine conflict in a...
THE INDEPENDENT 19 hours ago

AFC President reinforces continued support for Palestine FA

Bangkok: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has underlined the resounding support of the...
THE-AFC.COM 23 hours ago

Dalymount Park crowd serenades Palestinian women

Footballers, musicians, poets, artists and Michael D combine to produce a unique night in the history of Irish sport as Palestinian national team...
THE IRISH TIMES May 15

Brave Palestine overcome all the odds to beat Bohemians, win friends and make a point about their survival

A fan wearing a T-shirt demanding ‘Close Guantanamo Now’ matched with the keffiyeh, the black and white scarf associated with Palestinians, plus a...
INDEPENDENT.IE May 15

Scotland women's boss claims his views 'don't matter' when it comes to pro-Palestine protests outside Hampden for Israel game

Scotland manager Pedro Martinez Losa has insisted that 'his views don't matter' as he prepares to take the women's national team into a European...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE May 15

Meet the Palestine football team who escaped the Gaza War to play in Dalymount Park

Stories of suffering and tragedy mix with tales of hope as a team strives to send a message to the world
IRISH MIRROR May 15

‘We have the right to express our feelings': Palestine embrace Bohemians friendly

League of Ireland club welcome women's national team over for their first match in Europe which carries great significance “We have a reason to...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

How To Watch: Australia vs Palestine | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Second Round Qualifier

The Subway Socceroos take on Palestine to conclude the Second Round of their FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifying campaign on Tuesday, 11...
SOCCEROOS.COM.AU May 15

Bohemians v Palestine: ‘In Gaza, our fields and our stadiums have been demolished'

Getting the Palestinian women's football squad to Dublin in time for their friendly against Bohs was a victory in itself
THE IRISH TIMES May 14

Historic Bohemians-Palestine match ‘a show of solidarity in the face of an increasingly hopeless situation in Gaza'

The first match in Europe by any senior Palestine national football team takes place in Dublin's Dalymount Park on Wednesday. Bohemians head Daniel...
THE IRISH TIMES May 14

Duke students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech in Gaza protest – video

Dozens of students walked out of a commencement ceremony on Sunday at Duke University, North Carolina, to protest against the presence of the...
THE GUARDIAN May 13

Duke students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech in Gaza protest

Dozens leave university commencement ceremony to protest comedian, who has vocally supported Israel since 7 October Dozens of students walked out...
THE GUARDIAN May 13

Palestinian women's football team in Dublin ahead of Bohemians game

Bohemians will play the Palestinian women’s team in an historic friendly match in aid of charities on Wednesday.
THE JOURNAL (IE May 13

Hearts' Kye Rowles making the most of Hearts' last games before heading to Bangladesh and facing Palestine

The Australian centre-back will be playing well into June
EDINBURGHNEWS.SCOTSMAN.COM May 11

Wakering's keeper to play at Wembley with Palestine in his heart

GREAT Wakering Rovers goalkeeper Luis Shamshoum will take to the field at Wembley this weekend with the people of Palestine still firmly in his heart.
ECHO-NEWS.CO.UK May 9

How To Watch: Bangladesh vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Second Round Qualifier

The Subway Socceroos' FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifying campaign resumes in June when they face Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday, 6 June. Australia...
SOCCEROOS.COM.AU May 8

Ole Miss frat boy who made shocking racist gestures towards black female pro-Palestine protester is unmasked as finance student football jock - as chapter kicks him out

Finance major James 'JP' Staples was named by the NAACP as the student filmed hopping from foot to foot and grunting like an ape at Jaylin Smith...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE May 7

Postwar Gaza plan includes port, 5G network, mass job creation and 1,000% GDP growth

Multinational project backed by Palestinian civil society leaders sets out a vision for devastated enclave
INEWS.CO.UK Apr 30

Scotland fans banned from taking FRUIT into Euro 2024 games – as tournament menu revealed

THEY may take our lives, but they’ll never take…our fruit?! Not quite for us Scots. We’ve never been the healthiest of eaters and it seems the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Apr 26

ISIS gearing up for new wave of bloodshed as cops foil 12 terror plots in 12 months across Europe

ISIS could be gearing up for a new wave of attacks after cops foiled 12 terror plots across Europe in the past year. Fears are increasing that...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Apr 23

Scottish Gaelic football team stages Puma boycott for Palestine

A SCOTTISH Gaelic football team has decided to stage a boycott of the Puma brand in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
THENATIONAL.SCOT Apr 23

Luis sets his sights high!

Luis Shamshoum has set his sights on earning his first Palestine international cap after helping Great Wakering Rovers seal their place at...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 20

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

GENEVA (AP) — Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian...
METRO.US Apr 18

Fifa to discuss banning Israel from football after five countries back Palestine’s proposal

The Palestinian FA's proposal has the backing of Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Yemen.
CITYAM.COM Apr 18

Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress

Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the...
SEATTLETIMES.COM Apr 18

Palestine FA demands Israel be kicked out of Fifa

The Palestine Football Association cites human rights and humanitarian law violations committed in Gaza during the Israel-Palestine conflict in a...
THE INDEPENDENT Apr 18

Israel will open three humanitarian routes into Gaza to allow more aid into the country after 3 Brits killed by drone

ISRAEL has agreed to open three humanitarian routes into Gaza. The Erez Gate in northern Gaza will reopen temporarily, for the first time since the...
THE SUN Apr 4

Bohemians v Palestine: Tickets go on sale for historic women’s friendly

Bohemians will host Palestine in a women’s friendly at Dalymount Park on Wednesday May 15
IRISH MIRROR Apr 3

Tickets for Bohemians charity match against Palestinian national team go on sale

The Palestinian ambassador said it will be the first time the team has played in Europe
BREAKINGNEWS.IE Apr 3

Group I: Bangladesh 0-1 Palestine

Dhaka: Michael Termanini’s stoppage time strike earned Palestine a 1-0 win over Bangladesh in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 26

Preview - Group I: Lebanon v Australia; Bangladesh v Palestine

Canberra: Lebanon face another tough test when they take on Australia in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

Photos: Curva Sud send essentials and goods to the population of Gaza

By: Isak Möller Earlier this week, Curva Sud announced that they would be hosting a collection of necessities to be sent to the population of Gaza....
SEMPRE MILAN Mar 22

Australia's Arnold satisfied; Palestine's Daboub applauds Dabbagh

Sydney: Graham Arnold had mixed emotions after Australia recorded their third straight win in Group I of the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Group I: Palestine 5-0 Bangladesh

Kuwait City: Palestine secured their first win of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Palestinian men's national soccer team plays with purpose, pressure

For the team and its followers, the possibility of qualifying for FIFA's 2026 World Cup carries a message about existence and belonging.
ESPNFC.COM Mar 20

Preview - Group I: Australia v Lebanon; Palestine v Bangladesh

Sydney: Australia will expect to continue their fine form in the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Preview: Palestine vs. Bangladesh - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Palestine and Bangladesh, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 19

Palestine FA sends FIFA agenda item calling for Israel to be sanctioned at May Congress

March 19 – In a letter to FIFA, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) has demanded that Congress consider “appropriate” sanctions against the...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Mar 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers: March Match Schedule

During FIFA Matchday, one of the confederations that will see official activity is the AFC. Here you can watch which games and what dates and times...
BOLAVIP US Mar 18

Celtic fans NOT to blame for Liel Abada exit as Charlotte boss points finger at Israel for ‘no brainer’ transfer

CELTIC fans were NOT to blame for Liel Abada’s exit, according to bosses at his new club. The winger left Parkhead for Charlotte FC in the USA...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 17

Palestine FA: Ex-player killed in Israel airstrike

The Palestinian FA said former national team member Mohammed Barakat was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip.
ESPN Mar 13

FA asks youth football team to remove Palestine corner flags after club put them up to 'enlighten their followers' about ongoing conflict - leaving Israeli parents uncomfortable

Queens Park Crescents (QPCFC) match against Wixams was cancelled on Sunday after a disagreement over the display of the Palestinian flags, instead...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 12

AFC President expresses condolences over tragic death of Palestinian forward Barakat

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deepest condolences on the tragic...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 12

FA to ask amateur football club to remove Palestine corner flags

Flags were set to be used in an under-eights grassroots match Visiting side forfeited game after hosts refused to change flags The Football...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 11

Damien Duff opens up on why he wanted to show solidarity with Palestine during 2-0 win over Bohemians

Shelbourne saw off Bohs 2-0 at Dalymount Park on Friday night.
IRISH MIRROR Mar 9

Pro-Palestine protests have cost Met Police £32.2 million so far as thousands more marchers are set to take to London streets this weekend

The data comes as the police force prepare to manage eleven major events happening this weekend, including a womens' march, six football matches...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 8

‘It is desperately sad’ admits Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as he opens up on final meeting with Liel Abada

BRENDAN RODGERS has opened up on his final chats with Liel Abada before the winger sealed his Celtic exit this week. The Israeli winger, 22,...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 8

League of Ireland preview: ‘Brian's a footballing god in this country'

Latest US investors and Palestinian fixture cannot compete with Shels v Bohs
THE IRISH TIMES Mar 8

Liel Abada’s Emotional Farewell

Following the confirmation of his £10 million transfer to Charlotte FC, Liel Abada has extended a heartfelt farewell to Celtic and its fans. The...
CELTS ARE HERE Mar 7

Liel Abada completes Celtic exit as winger seals bumper transfer switch to MLS

LIEL ABADA has completed his £8m transfer from Celtic to MLS side Charlotte FC. The Israeli winger had been linked with a move away from...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 7

Celtic star Liel Abada passes Charlotte FC medical but reason for lengthy transfer announcement delay revealed

LIEL ABADA has moved a step closer to his transfer to MLS ouftit Charlotte FC. But one issue still stands in his way before he can officially...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 6

Arsenal criticised after Jewish fans walk away over pro-Palestine rally outside stadium

Fans said to have ‘felt unsafe' before WSL game at Emirates Arsenal say they assessed situation and could not stop protest Arsenal have been...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 5

The Latest Comments on Abada; Brendan Rodgers Has Already Refuted

Liel Abada is on the brink of departing Celtic for a new chapter with Charlotte in the MLS, with a transfer fee of £10 million reportedly agreed...
CELTS ARE HERE Mar 5

Bohemians will host Palestinian women's national team at Dalymount Park

Further fixtures between the Phibsboro club and Palestine will take place in both countries
THE IRISH TIMES Mar 5

Historic Palestine friendly set for Dalymount Park as Bohemians confirm fixture

Palestine’s women’s national team will travel to Dublin in May to face Women’s League of Ireland side Bohemians in a historic friendly match.
IRISH MIRROR Mar 5

Player says he’s ‘certainly open’ to move to Aston Villa – Makes clear he’d be delighted with it

Anwar El Ghazi hasn’t played a competitive football match since October, when he was suspended by Mainz 05 after making pro-Palestinian comments on...
SPORT WITNESS Mar 5

Football fans are treated more harshly by cops than extremists calling for ‘jihad' on our streets, says former Minister

POLICE treat football fans more harshly than jihadists, an ex-Home Office Minister says. Senior Tory Robert Jenrick is demanding cops take stern...
THE SUN Mar 3

Liel Abada set for Celtic exit as report claims permanent deal agreed

Liel Abada looks set to leave Celtic with a move to MLS side FC Charlotte. The Israeli winger has struggled to deal with the scrutiny from his...
THE CELTIC STAR Mar 3

Anti-Israel protesters say ‘shame on Seb Coe’ and target Glasgow World Indoor Athletics despite no Israelis taking part

ANTI-ISRAEL protesters tried to disrupt an elite sporting event with a demonstration – despite the country’s athletes not...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 2

Celtic ultras take aim at police and call out Hoops board as Green Brigade unfurl banners in Dundee clash

CELTIC fans in the north corner of the Parkhead ground are no strangers to banners. Nor to controversy. Kenny RamsayFans protested earlier...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 28

Video appears to show stewards asking fans to lower Palestine flags at Croke Park

The clip appears to show two Croke Park stewards asking fans not to wave Palestine flags during Dublin's Allianz Football League win over Kerry on...
IRISH MIRROR Feb 25

Nepal beat Palestine to set up Lebanon semi-final

Jeddah: Nepal defeated Palestine 4-0 to finish top of Group B of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Feb 24

Palestinian star Abou Ali reacts to CCL debut

Danish-Palestinian star Wessam Abou Ali has reacted to his debut in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Feb 24

Nepal, Palestine through to knockout stage

Jeddah: Nepal and Palestine booked their West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 semi-final spots in contrasting fashions on...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 23

FAI are looking at hosting a solidarity match against Palestine and it could involved a League of Ireland team

The FAI faced a grilling in front of Public Account Committee members on Thursday - with the subject of an Under-17 women’s game against Israel and...
IRISH MIRROR Feb 22

‘It was an execution': family mourns boy shot dead by Israeli forces

Nihal Abu Ayash, 16, was reportedly the 100th Palestinian child to be killed in the West Bank since Hamas's 7 October attack Nihal Abu Ayash was...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 22

FAI considering hosting solidarity match between Palestine and League of Ireland team

CEO Jonathan Hill: ‘We have had an approach in relation to that...the conversation has moved to whether it can be a LOI team'
THE IRISH TIMES Feb 22

AFC President extends condolences on tragic loss of Palestinian referee and family

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has conveyed his profound sorrow and shock upon...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 21

Nepal, Palestine impress in openers

Jeddah: Nepal and Palestine set the early pace in Group B of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 with resounding wins on...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 21

Oliver Brown: How Celtic fans’ support for Palestine forced Israeli footballer out of their team

On October 7, mere hours after the Hamas attacks that killed more Jews than on any single day since the Holocaust, Celtic’s Green Brigade unfurled...
INDEPENDENT.IE Feb 20

Celtic hold crunch talks with wantaway star’s agents – but proposed transfer exit route could be ‘complicated’

LIEL ABADA’S agents were in Glasgow today for crunch talks over his Celtic future. SunSport understands the Israeli’s representatives met...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 19

Why Anwar El Ghazi Won’t Play For Celtic This Season

Free agent winger Anwar El Ghazi offered to play for Celtic for free at the weekend after the Green Brigade’s show of support for the Palestinian...
CELTS ARE HERE Feb 19

Former Ajax and Aston Villa winger offers to play for Celtic for free

Former Ajax and Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi has offered to play for Celtic for free. The Dutch Internationalist responded to the Green...
THE CELTIC STAR Feb 18

Anwar El Ghazi makes incredible Celtic transfer pitch as ex Aston Villa winger shows Green Brigade support

The ex-Ajax winger has thrown his support behind the Green Brigade's pro-Palestine display
FOOTBALLSCOTLAND.CO.UK Feb 18

Anwar El Ghazi Responds to Celtic Fan Banner as he Says He’s Play For Free

Anwar El Ghazi has offered to play for Celtic at no cost after the Green Brigade showed their support for Palestine during the Scottish Premiership...
CELTS ARE HERE Feb 18

Celtic fans’ pro-Palestine display spotted by ex-Ajax, Everton and PSV ace who makes club FREE offer

CELTIC fans’ persistent pro-Palestine support has run them into trouble at times this season. But their latest display could net the club a new...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 17

Watch as raging Celtic fans demand ‘Peter Lawwell, get to f***’ after last gasp Kilmarnock equaliser

CELTIC fans erupted in a derogatory x-rated chant aimed at Peter Lawwell after the full-time whistle of their shock draw at home to...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 17

Green Brigade in Celtic song Palestine tribute as pre match Parkhead plea is answered

The fan group have again called for an end to the war in Gaza as they unfurled a banner.
DAILY RECORD Feb 17

Celtic ultras the Green Brigade unveil ‘end the genocide’ banner as fans unfurl another pro-Palestine display

THE Green Brigade have unveiled yet another pro-Palestine banner, calling for an end to “genocide”. Celtic banned the fans group on October 31...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 17

Celtic fans unfurl 'Grace' Palestine tribute after Green Brigade Parkhead plea

The Green Brigade called upon other fans to take up the tribute
FOOTBALLSCOTLAND.CO.UK Feb 17

Photo: Green Brigade’s latest display of support for Palestine

The Green Brigade showed support for Palestine at the beginning of this afternoon’s Cinch Premiership clash against Kilmarnock. The supporters led...
THE CELTIC STAR Feb 17

Brendan Rodgers on Liel Abada and a possible Celtic exit

Brendan Rodgers on treating Liel Abada like a son as pressure from Israel and Celtic fans' support for Palestine put 22-year-old in an impossible...
HERALD SCOTLAND Feb 16

Liel Abada may leave Celtic as boss Brendan Rodgers reveals empathy for player

Abada has faced pressure in his home country of Israel because of support for Palestine among Celtic fans.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Feb 16

Liel Abada could LEAVE Celtic as Brendan Rodgers admits empathy for Israeli star with 'family in war'

Abada is in an extremely difficult position amid the ongoing conflict between his homeland and Palestine.
DAILY RECORD Feb 16

Everyone please sing Grace loud and proud

Sing Grace loud and proud… The North Curve today, as The Celtic Star reported earlier,  asked everyone who is attending tomorrow’s game to join in...
THE CELTIC STAR Feb 16
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