Thursday, October 29, 2009

"There are no politics involved."

The Ladies in Action.

Want more proof of footie's social power? Check out the feature on the New York Times' website, which details a recent West Bank football match between a local Palestinian side and a visiting Jordanian team.

The really notable part: they were two women's teams playing in what was the Palestinians' first outdoor match at home.

The game finished in a 2-2 tie, but the Palestinian players did emerge victorious, insofar as they served as ambassadors both for statehood and equality.

Check out the entire article on the New York Times' website.

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