Qatar fans chant for Palestine at Netherlands-Qatar World Cup match
Doha (QNN)- A group of Qatar football fans hoisted a banner featuring the Qatari and Palestinian flag motifs with “Free Palestine” on it during the Netherlands vs Qatar match at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday.
The fans also chanted, “We sacrifice our souls and blood for Palestine” while waving the flags of Palestine and Qatar.
In Pictures: On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Qatari football fans show their support to Palestine by raising its flag during today's Qatar vs. Netherlands match at #FIFAWorldCup. 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/z4DJTij1I9
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) November 29, 2022
Watch: Football fans chant for Palestine during Qatar vs. Netherlands match at #FIFAWorldCup, today 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/uyChhP6uch
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) November 29, 2022
Watch: Football fans raise Palestinian flags and chant for Palestine during today's Qatar vs. Netherlands match at #FIFAWorldCup 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/0L40IZ9WKT
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) November 29, 2022
The Palestine flag has become a ubiquitous symbol throughout the world’s most celebrated sporting event.
Arab and international football fans have decided to express solidarity for Palestine at the event. They have been displaying Palestinian flags, wearing Palestinian armbands, singing and dancing for Palestine, refusing to be interviewed by Israeli channels, or simply leaning into the camera of Israeli broadcasts and chanting for Palestine.
