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Konya match stopped early with 'Free Palestine' stadium message
Original: “The match has been postponed until Palestine is free.” In a striking moment in Konya, the referee blew the final whistl
In Konya, Turkey, a friendly between Konyaspor and the Palestinian national team was ended dramatically when the referee blew the final whistle at 89:59, one second before full time. A message reading 'The match has been postponed until Palestine is free' was then displayed at the stadium, in a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Palestinians that is drawing wide attention.
Why now: The unusual symbolic interruption of a football match in support of Palestine is resonating amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
KonyasporPalestinian national teamKonyaTurkey
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- “The match has been postponed until Palestine is free.” In a striking moment in Konya, the referee blew the final whistle at 89:59, just one second before full time, ending the match between Konyaspor and the Palestinian national team. The message then appeared on the stadium’s… · QudsNen@mastodon.neometropolis.net · 6
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