Palestinian Football Association chief, Jibril Rajoub, said on Monday that the
atmosphere in the region is not appropriate for holding the friendly match
between Barcelona and a mixed team of Israelis and Palestinians planned for July
31.
President Shimon Peres and the president of FC Barcelona, Sandro
Rosell, announced last Thursday a plan to hold a special match for peace at
National Stadium in Ramat Gan involving the Spanish powerhouse and Israeli and
Palestinian players.
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