Can Palestine’s Soccer Team Make Its First-Ever World Cup?
Listen now
Description
The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas has been the biggest story in the world for months. And it’s been devastating for Palestinians in Gaza, where more than 30,000 people have been killed. But through it all, the Palestine national football team has continued to compete, as it seeks a World Cup bid for the first time ever.
So with their fourth of six qualifying matches scheduled for Tuesday, ESPN investigative reporter T.J. Quinn tells us what he’s learned about the team, and how in the player's eyes, just being on the pitch sends a powerful message to their people and the world.
T.J. Quinn's Report: Palestinian men's soccer team unites amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More Episodes
Phillies star Bryce Harper has always been about blue collar hard work – and the spotlight.
From his Sports Illustrated cover story at 16 years old to being the number one pick in the MLB Draft to his record-setting contract, Harper’s headlines have followed him wherever he went.
It’s that...
Published 05/03/24
Published 05/03/24
The world watched as Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy was revoked in 2010 after an NCAA investigation that uncovered improper gifts to Bush. Now, 14 years later, we watched him finally get it back.
The Heisman Trust announced last week the formal reinstatement of Bush's trophy, citing "enormous...
Published 05/02/24
Links
Genres
Artwork or description wrong?
Request an update »
Updates may take a few minutes.
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
