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Palestine won last year's friendly against Bohemians 2-1

Palestinians 'playing for survival' through tear gas

Gina Bagnulo speaks to two players from the Palestinian women's football team a year on since last year's friendly against Bohemians and they explain how the war in Gaza is impacting on their progress.

Soccer • 17 May

Team Palestine flag bearer Fadi Deeb during the Paralympic Games opening ceremony

Weight of Palestinian hopes resting on Deeb's shoulders

On a night of fanfare and spectacular moments during Wednesday's Paralympic Games opening ceremony, there was one man who seemed to capture hearts and minds like no other.

Paralympics • 30 Aug 24

The goggled protestor is removed by police

Chained protester delays Scotland v Israel kick-off

Kick-off in Scotland's clash with Israel was delayed for just over 30 minutes after a member of the public breached Hampden security and chained themselves to a goalpost while pro-Palestinian protests were taking place outside the stadium.

Soccer • 31 May 24

FIFA is being asked to exclude the Israel Football Association on human rights grounds

Palestine FA seek Israel exclusion from FIFA

The Palestine Football Association has called on FIFA to sanction and exclude the Israel Football Association on the grounds of human rights and humanitarian law violations committed in the Gaza Strip.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Bohemians women's team will play Palestine in the first of the planned fixtures

Bohemians to play Palestine in Dalymount Park

Bohemians and the Palestinian Football Association have confirmed they will play a friendly match in Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Boycott would hurt Irish basketball for a decade - CEO

Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan has said that a boycott by the Ireland women's team of their EuroBasket qualifier against Israel would mean a decade in the wilderness for the sport in Ireland.

Basketball • 07 Feb 24

Oday Dabbagh had put Palestine ahead, but they couldn't hold on

Asian Cup: Palestine dreams ended by Qatar

Defending champions Qatar survived a scare to beat Palestine 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.

Soccer • 29 Jan 24

Qatar were crowned champions in 2019 after beating Japan in the final

Holders Qatar to host Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football's global order.

Soccer • 11 Jan 24

Celtic supporters display Palestinian flags prior to the start of the Champions League game against Atletico Madrid

Celtic fans defy club and display Palestine flags

Thousands of Celtic supporters defied the club and displayed Palestine flags ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

Hamza Choudhury celebrates with a Palestinian flag

Leicester duo won't be punished for flag waving

Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana are set to avoid any disciplinary sanction after they celebrated with a Palestinian flag during Leicester's FA Cup final success on Saturday.

Soccer • 17 May 21

There have been protests against the Giro d'Italia starting in Jerusalem

Israel accused of trying to 'sportswash' reputation

Amnesty International has accused Israel of trying to "sportswash" the country's reputation by hosting the Giro d'Italia while it cracks down on Palestinian protesters.

Cycling • 02 May 18

FIFA discuss Palestine proposal to suspend Israel

FIFA's annual Congress will discuss a proposal from the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) for the suspension of Israel, according to the agenda published by soccer's governing body on Monday.

Soccer • 04 May 15

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