Football in the Palestinian territories
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The sport of football in the country of Palestine is run by the Palestinian Football Association. The association administers the national football team as well as the West Bank Premier League. They are members of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation.[1] Womens football is popular also in Palestine. The opening match of the Palestine Women's National Football League on February 10, 2011, in the Feisal al-Husseini Stadium was attended by an estimated 8,000 people. The Women's league has six teams.[2]
References [edit]
- ^ Shrestha, Manesh (March 8, 2012). "Palestine: A national soccer team without a nation". CNN. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ^ "Girls FC". 27 Jun 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
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