Palestine Football Team withdrew from a friendly tournament organized by Malaysiawhich starts this Friday, after armed conflict that has occurred since last Saturday between Israel and Hamasas a result of which thousands of people died.
Malaysian Football Association stressed in a statement on Tuesday that the Palestinian team, one of three invited to Merdeka Cup 2023, was forced to retreat “It’s impossible to fly to Kuala Lumpar because of the tense situation in the country.”
Firas Abu Hilal., general secretary Palestinian Football Association– he told the agency Reuters:
The withdrawal occurred due to the fact that the players were unable to travel due to events and circumstances occurring in the Palestinian territories.
Saturday, Islamic group Hamas started with Gaza Strip unprecedented attack from land, sea and air against Israel, what’s the biggest climb in The Palestinian-Israeli conflict over the decadeswhat led to the proclamation state of war in Tel Aviv and strong response by bombing.
Participation in the Merdeka Cup has been discontinued. Palestine will not play Tajikistan this Friday and Malaysia/India next week.
The coaching staff and local players are unable to leave their homes due to the threat of settler violence.
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Palestine he planned to meet Selections in Tajikistan this Friday at Stadium Bukit Jalil NationalV Kuala Lumpurthe winner of which will meet the winner of the match between Malaysia and India.
The losers will also play on the same Tuesday. match for third and fourth place.
Despite the withdrawal, the Malaysian Federation indicated that The tournament will be held with the participation of three participants. and a slight format change: Malaysia and India retained their semi-finals scheduled for this Friday Tajikistan He hopes to meet his opponent in the final on Tuesday.
The loser of the semi-final will not play the match again.
The change is: “The best decisionachieved after conversations held by stationary participants, “after taking into account temporary restrictions after the withdrawal of the Palestinian team“The Malaysian organization emphasized in its letter.
In November, Palestine programmed two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. against Lebanonas a guest on November 16, and Australia at home on November 21st.
(according to information from EFE And Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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