FIFA Accused of Planning Football Pitches Over Palestinian Graves in Gaza
July 13, 2026
FIFA recently announced a massive plan to help raise $75 million to rebuild football infrastructure in Gaza. But months later, many Palestinians on the ground are asking a much deeper, more urgent question: Who actually gets to lead that process?
In her latest report, Palestinian journalist and activist Bisan Owda speaks directly with locals about what reconstruction, representation, and genuine recovery look like.
For the people living through this crisis, it isn’t just about rebuilding stadiums or laying down new pitches. It’s about bodily autonomy, basic human dignity, and why any future for Gaza—including its sports culture—must be fundamentally shaped, directed, and led by the people who actually call it home. External PR campaigns and top-down corporate initiatives cannot replace the voices of the community.
Who should decide Gaza’s future: international organizations, or the people of Gaza themselves?
Source: @ajplus
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