Interview with I Luv Football
Here’s my interview with our fellow blogger Khanage of I Luv Football. We spoke about the domestic league, promising Palestinian players, and the national team.
World Cup Seedings Announced
The AFC has announced the seeding for the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers. The format of the qualifying tournament will mirror that of the 2010 edition, meaning Palestine’s campaign could last anywhere from two to twenty-four games (if they qualify through…
Tanzania friendly set for February 9th
Palestine and Tanzania have agreed to a friendly on February 9th, an official FIFA date, in Dar es Salaam. The match has been confirmed by Tanzanian and Palestinian media but has yet to appear on the FIFA website. As we…
In solidarity with Mamdouh Hamamreh
We try to keep politics out of this blog. But we feel it our duty to stand with our fellow journalists. Mamdouh Hamamreh, a journalist for Al-Quds TV, is going to be put on trial for insulting a public official…
Thoughts on the Asian Cup
So, Palestine isn’t at the Asian Cup, but I think we can learn some valuable lessons about where we stand on the continental stage. For our readers in Europe, this tournament is available on Eurosport2, for North American readers… you’ll…
Palestinians Abroad: Winter Transfer Window
Mohammed Shatrit has joined Shabab Al-Khaleel from French 4th division side JA Drancy. He is expected to replace Hussam Ziyadeh who recently signed with league leading Hilal Al-Quds. The financial element of the deal were not disclosed but it is…
Interview with Hicham Ali
We’ve reported before on the young talents plying their trade abroad and have lobbied for them to be called up to the national team. Well it seems that the FA thanks to the efforts of Olympic Team coach The Dinosaur…
Ramzi Saleh to undergo surgery on knee
Ramzi Saleh recently revealed an ACL injury that he has played with for over 10 years and has elected to undergo surgery to repair the problem. As a result, Haras El-Hodoud have elected to cancel the 18-month contract previously agreed…
FA sets up friendlies, training camp ahead of Challenge Cup Qualifiers.
Thanks to Jonny for first pointing this out to us and Amin confirming that the matches now appear on the FIFA website. Palestine will play two friendlies against Pakistan in Karachi and Lahore on the 27th of February and the…
Ramzi Saleh signs with Harras Al-Hodoud
National Team captain Ramzi Saleh has signed an 18-month contract with Egyptian Premier League club Harras Al-Hodoud. The goalkeeper is expected to take over the starting position from Ali Farag who has stepped in after an injury ended Mathurin Kameni’s…