Guardiola Urges Fans to Attend Palestine vs. Catalonia Match in Tribute to Slain Gaza Athletes
14 November 2025at13:02
Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, has called on fans to attend the friendly and humanitarian match between the Palestinian national team and its Catalan counterpart.
Guardiola stated in a video message: "Barcelona, the city of peace, will host a match between the Catalan national team and the Palestine national team on Tuesday at the Olympic Stadium."
He added: "It's more than just a match; it's a cry of solidarity and a tribute to the lives of over 400 Palestinian athletes who have been assassinated in Gaza. I will try to be there."
All proceeds from the match tickets will be donated to humanitarian aid and community projects benefiting the Palestinian people.