Changes to Foreign Player rule in Libya, Qatar could lead to exodus of Palestinian players

Decisions could impact 12 current national team players and dozens more further down the pyramid

Football Palestine has learned that the exemption used by clubs to sign Palestinian players in the Qatari and Libyan leagues will not be renewed for the 2025/26 season.

Libya has been a popular destination for dozens of Palestinian players who signed for clubs in the top two tiers of the country. While the focus is on the likes of national team stars, ma…