Saudi’s national soccer team visits West Bank for first time - GulfToday

Saudi’s national soccer team visits West Bank for first time

  • 13 Oct 2019

Palestinian women welcome Saudi Arabia's national football players with flowers in Ramallah on Sunday. AFP

Saudi Arabia's national soccer team has arrived in the West Bank for its first match in the Palestinian territories.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed team representatives on Sunday.

Mahmoud Abbas exchanging gifts with the Saudi Football Federation chief Yasser Almisehal and members of his delegation in Ramallah. AFP

He says Tuesday's World Cup qualifier illustrates deep bonds between the two peoples.

Abbas says: "We are proud of this visit, and we feel it embodies the historical relationship between Saudi Arabia and Palestine."

Members of Saudi Arabia's national football team are welcomed in Ramallah. AFP

The two teams have played many times, and the Palestinians have hosted other Arab teams. But Saudi Arabia has never visited the West Bank before.

Many Palestinians welcomed the Saudi visit as an important show of support.

 

Associated Press

 

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