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Palestinian football icons speak out against European championship taking place in Israel

Submitted by Adri Nieuwhof on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 10:33
Mahmoud Sarsak and Honey Thaljieh voice opposition to UEFA allowing Israel to host Under-21s tournament.

Protests expected as FC Barcelona extends VIP invite to Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 23:42

Shalit “represents” the Israeli army and shouldn’t be at Barcelona stadium, say activists.

"In the name of sporting solidarity": Top European athletes call for Israel to release Mahmoud Sarsak

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 14:32

Top European footballers, including Seville striker Frédéric Kanouté, call on Israel to free Mahmoud Sarsak as international concern mounts for the young Palestinian footballer’s life.

Cantona, FIFA join pressure on Israel, as hunger striker Mahmoud Sarsak determined to reach freedom or death

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 15:51

Eric Cantona, FIFA join international pressure on Israel to free Mahmoud Sarsak as the footballer’s life remains in grave danger and his hunger strike continues.

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