Even soccer is a target in Israel’s war on Palestine w/Abdullah Al-Arian | Edge of Sports
As in most of the world, soccer, or football, is an immensely popular sport among Palestinians. From Gaza to the West Bank to the diaspora, the Beautiful Game plays a crucial role in the social life of Palestinian people. So of course, soccer is not immune from Israel’s war against Palestinian existence. While some fans and a handful of players have dared to speak out against Israel’s genocide, many of the most powerful institutions and figures in the sport have remained silent. Dr. Abdullah Al-Arian joins Edge of Sports for a discussion on the game’s significance to Palestine, and what the international response from the soccer world could and must look like.
Abdullah Al-Arian is an associate professor of history at Georgetown University in Qatar. He is the author of Answering the Call: Popular Islamic Activism in Sadat’s Egypt and the editor of Football in the Middle East: State, Society, and the Beautiful Game. He is editor of the “Critical Currents in Islam“ page on the Jadaliyya e-zine.
Studio Production: David Hebden
Post-Production: Taylor Hebden
Audio Post-Production: David Hebden
Opening Sequence: Cameron Granadino
Music by: Eze Jackson & Carlos Guillen
The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing ‘Edge of Sports with Dave Zirin’ by following us and making a small donation:
Donate to TRNN:
Sign up for our newsletter:
Like us on Facebook:
Follow us on Twitter:
#EdgeOfSports #EdgeOfSportsTV #therealnewsnetwork
1 view
935
303
2 months ago 00:55:46 1
How Hitler Came To Power, with Timothy Ryback and Jim Bittermann
3 months ago 00:10:06 1
The INSANE Invention of The Car | The History and Evolution
3 months ago 00:04:35 1
Barron Trump’s friend reveals what life was like for the former first child
3 months ago 00:54:10 1
Inconsistencies in Touhou Project
4 months ago 00:03:39 1
Chawki - It’s My Live (Don’t Worry) ft. Dr. Alban
4 months ago 00:03:47 1
Emjay - In Your Arms (Official Music Video)
4 months ago 00:08:08 1
A REAL ODDITY HAS EMERGED - GOLEM HAS LEFT HUMANITY BEHIND - ILLIA “THE MUTANT” GOLEM
4 months ago 00:03:53 1
U.S. women’s national soccer team aims for gold against Brazil
4 months ago 00:27:05 15
LOVE OFF THE FOOTBALL FIELD - French Gay Short Film - NQV Media
4 months ago 00:03:19 1
Tactical: 4-3-3 formation - Soccer Exercises # extra
4 months ago 00:01:20 1
US women’s soccer team advancing to gold medal match for 1st time since 2012
4 months ago 00:37:10 1
Basketball - They Made The Game a Worldwide Game
4 months ago 00:26:46 2
Full Misandao Performance @ The Sound Stage Music Awards ’13
4 months ago 00:01:10 1
Thrilling day for Team USA
5 months ago 00:05:00 1
Douglas Luiz’s First Day at Juventus ⚪⚫ | Behind the scenes
5 months ago 00:09:26 1
Hezbollah football field rocket killings could trigger massive ground invasion by Israel says expert
5 months ago 00:13:05 1
JUVENTUS’ Training Camp at Adidas HQ | CHAPTER 3
5 months ago 00:07:18 1
Juventus’ Training Camp in HERZO continues | CHAPTER 2
5 months ago 00:14:29 1
Top 10 NHL fights of all time | NBC Sports
5 months ago 00:09:22 3
Small Nation, Big Impact: Croatia’s Unforgettable World Cup Performances
6 months ago 00:05:09 1
Blessings | Laura Story cover by Abby & Annalie
6 months ago 00:01:15 37
Construction Simulator - Stadium Expansion Release Trailer
6 months ago 00:00:00 18
Construction Simulator – Stadium Expansion | Livestream
6 months ago 00:19:35 1
Can UFL Beat FIFA? Xmandre Dimple Family Put the Alpha to the TEST (LIVE!)