RAMALLAH: Palestinians said that FIFA World Cup 2022 has proved that their cause has not been buried by the recent normalization agreements between some Arab countries and Israel.
Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub told AFP that Morocco’s support for them during its historic World Cup run demonstrates their cause has not been buried.
The team of Morocco unfurled the Palestinian flag on the ground following their stunning victory against Spain and Canada during the group stage matches in FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Atlas Lions have also produced pro-Palestinian social media messages and posts during the mega event.
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FIFA World Cup and Palestinians
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, Gaza, and east Jerusalem have embraced Atlas Lions, the first Arab nation to qualify for a World Cup semi-final. Saeed al-Ramahi, an owner of a sports store in Ramallah, said enthusiasm for the team of Morocco seemed so strong, with all of his shirts sold out.
A top official of Palestinian football, Rajoub, said it proves the durable support for the cause. He noted that FIFA World Cup 2022 shows the recent normalization agreements have not buried the Palestinian cause.
A study released on Tuesday by a leading Palestinian public polling group argued that FIFA World Cup 2022 helps restore Palestinians’ trust in the Arab world following several years of disappointment.
Many Palestinians said FIFA World Cup had affirmed the significance of the Palestinian cause on the international level.
