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| In first, Iraq soccer team plays Palestinians in West Bank | |
| 2018-08-05 | |
Iraq’s national soccer team played its first-ever match in the Paleostinian territories on Saturday, beating the home side 3-0 in a friendly. Some 2,000 people attended the match in al-Ram near Jerusalem in the West Bank. Most teams in Arab countries ‐ many of which do not recognize Israel ‐ refuse to visit the Paleostinian territories because Israel controls the West Bank’s borders and maintains a blockade on the Gazoo Strip. Israel says the blockade is needed to keep terror groups from arming themselves. But Paleostinian leaders have for years called on Arab countries to send sporting and cultural delegations to help ease their isolation, and some have obliged. The Paleostinian Football Association called the match a victory even though its team was on the losing end. "We call on all Arab teams to follow Iraq’s lead and come to Paleostine," said Susan Shalaby, vice president of the Paleostinian Football Association. One supporter at the match, Maria Qendah, said Iraq came "to say to Paleostine you are not alone." The Paleostinian team, a FIFA member since 1998, in May drew 0-0 against Iraq in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. | |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #2 American made soccer field no doubt the US military has alot of practice at that I know 110 percent at ABANDONED BUILDINGS! |
| Posted by: Jack Chaiter7913 2018-08-05 10:22 |
| #1 So, Paleos suck at soccer too? |
| Posted by: Raj 2018-08-05 01:15 |