Comments on: We will Play on our Land

By: Shan Barclay

Shan Barclay — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:53:43 +0000

Football is an international sport that reaches across many frontiers and the right that Palestinians have to play football and have their team internationally recognised and able to compete internationally is recognised by FIFA.
So why did not FIFA penalise Israel when the Israeli airforce bombed the Palestinian football ground?
Why can’t Palestine’s team be invited here to the UK to play England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in friendly matches?
One of the best footabll matches I’ve ever taken part in was one organised by the local Palestinian Society here in Norwich England. It was truly international and of mixed ages and the referee (who also had to play because of numbers) was never once even questioned, let alone disputed with about a decision ! What’s more there were only accidental fouls and the level of courtesy and commitment was amazing.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 30 May 2007 21:41:21 +0000

This is a beautiful story. Thanks, and keep up the good work!
God bless.
-Daniel-

By: ginni stern

ginni stern — Wed, 30 May 2007 05:56:33 +0000

Dear Sami and friends,
May you play, sing, dance love, sleep, dream, plant, sow, harvest, eat, drink and breathe in saftey, peace and understanding… for a hundred thousand generations.
With swelled heart, your friend, ginni

By: David Mowat

David Mowat — Tue, 29 May 2007 22:19:24 +0000

Hi Sami. Hi Samir, Marwan and all my friends
Fantastic. My heart is with you. When I was 11 I used to be left winger, and though I stayed left wing when i grew older, I found I needed 2 wings to fly.
Stay in touch
Love and peace -the kind of playful, active peace you make- from David (Bristol EAPPI)

By: Michael Beer

Michael Beer — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:04:51 +0000

who won the match?
When is the re-match?
Michael Beer

By: Doug Willbanks

Doug Willbanks — Tue, 29 May 2007 16:13:14 +0000

Many of us work each day for your freedom. My heart is with you every day.
Israel needs conflict in order to have a reason to take more of your land. So please continue with non-violent resistance. The truth of what Israel has done to your people is finally getting out.
God bless you all. Doug

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 29 May 2007 11:38:45 +0000

What a wonderful idea to play football in front of the wall.
May you have pic nic and dance and joy, may there be concerts and clowns.
May life take place where ignorance,pain and fear has manifested as a wall!
May the peacefull ones and the courrageous be blessed,
May peace and social justice come back in your country,
May both sides learn to live together, in peace and happiness.

greetings dear friends,

Barbara Salaam

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 29 May 2007 11:26:02 +0000

what a wonderful idea to play football in front of the wall.
May you have pic nic and dance and joy, may there be concerts and theathers.
May life take place where ignorance, pain and fear has manifested as a wall!
May the courrageous and peacefull ones be blessed,
May peace and social justice come back for all of you,
May both sides live in peace and happiness together,

greetings dear friends,

Barbara Salaam