On Saturday, San Maimes hosted an emotional night of action as Palestine faced the world-friendly Basque country. The match, which was confirmed back in September, was held ‘in honor of the victims of the genocide at the hands of Israel’.
More than 51,000 fans packed San Maz for the match, the Basque country won 3-0 after goals from Levante’s Unizezabal and Athlo Uzeta pair Gorkya Guruzeta and Irko Uzeta. However, the points themselves were seen as inappropriate, and the event often celebrated Palestine, as well as highlighting the events that took place there.
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Before kick-off, Palestinian musicians sang to the San Mames crowd, while the visiting side displayed the “Stoccocide” banner in their pre-match. Match-Match, two sets of players and my staff together as placed by supporters inside the stadium.
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Palestine will face Catalonia on Tuesday in the second friendly
The match against the Basque country was the first in a generation that the Palestinian national team played in the Spanish League, and on Tuesday, they will do it again. They will face Catalonia at the Estadi Oliis Lluis Compars, and at that time they are expected to raise awareness of the events happening in Palestine. Before this, PEP Guardiola urged the fans to go to the game in Mondjuic.
“Barcelona, the city of Peace, will host this day at the Olympic Stadium the game between the teams of Catalonia and Palestine. It is more than just a financial player.”
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Spain, which has recognized Palestine as a state, will have their national team in action on Tuesday as they host Türkiye in their final World Cup tie, but in Catalonia, they will have their sights set on them at the Estadi Olimpic.