The match is off! The “friendly” match between FC Barcelona and racist Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem will not happen.
FC Barcelona conditioned the match on it not being played in Jerusalem, where Israel continues its gradual ethnic cleansing of Indigenous Palestinian communities.
Beitar Jerusalem refused. Turns out, it really was just about politics and reinforcing Israel's illegal claim of sovereignty over Jerusalem.
FC Barcelona has experienced Israel’s sports-washing first-hand.
All the more reason FC Barcelona must now cancel all its sports-washing events in apartheid Israel, including Barça The Exhibition and the Clásico “peace” match.
But Israeli apartheid isn’t limited to Jerusalem.
Cancel Barça The Exhibition & Clásico “peace” match in apartheid Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/VHTruPE7vF" height="27" src="http://clicktotweet.com/img/tweet-graphic-4.png" width="75" /> Thank FC Barcelona for its stand, and urge the club to cancel all sports-washing events in apartheid Israel.
Two other teams, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan have a “friendly” match scheduled in apartheid Israel on August 8.
Pressure worked on Barcelona. We can stop this match, too.
More than 200 Palestinian sports teams wrote to the European clubs, including Balata FC, whose promising young player, 16-year-old Said Odeh, was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers in early May.
Now it's your turn to take action:
1. Email Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan
Use the form (to the right or below) to send a message to the clubs' management, players and coaches. They need to hear from us.
2. Take action on social media to reach the players
I join his team, Balata FC, and 200 other Palestinian teams urging @atleti and @Inter to cancel “friendly” match in apartheid Israel. #NothingFriendly
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The Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan match is being organized by a Canadian Israeli billionaire who works hand in hand with the Israeli government to use sports to conceal Israeli apartheid.
This is sports-washing. Take action now to stop it.
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Dear Management, Board Members, Players, and Coaching Staff,
I am writing as a fan and as a human rights supporter to urge you to cancel any plans for a “friendly” match in apartheid Israel.
As Israel bombed Gaza, killing 247 Palestinians, including 66 children, ramped up its forced expulsions and demolitions of Palestinians homes and violently repressed peaceful protests, I was thrilled to see unprecedented numbers of star footballers and entire teams stand up for Palestinian rights.
It was a shining example of the values of sport, and the huge platforms athletes and teams have, being used to help end racism and oppression and create a more just world.
A friendly match in Israel would go in the exact opposite direction. It would signal to Israel’s apartheid regime that it can continue to oppress millions of Palestinians, with impunity.
It would signal to Israel that it can kill 16-year-old footballers like Said Odeh, a promising player for Balata FC, with no consequences at all. Balata FC is one of 200 Palestinian teams urging you to cancel the match.
It comes down to which side of the pitch, and history, you want to be on. The one with those standing up for justice, or the one with those helping an apartheid regime touch up its image.
Please do the right thing. Don’t play matches in apartheid Israel.
Please ensure this message reaches the club’s management, board members, players, and coaching staff.
Sincerely,
Please don't play "friendly" match in apartheid Israel
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