Palestinians reject 'peace match'

19:05, Feb 22 2013

Palestinians have decided not to team up with Israelis in a football match against Barcelona designed to promote peace. Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub met Barcelona President Sandro Rosell today and says there are "lots of obstacles." Mr Rajoub calls it "a good idea, a dream to become true if the occupation ends". Mr Rosell made the proposal yesterday with Israeli President Shimon Peres. Mr Rosell says Barcelona aims "to strengthen the bridges of peace and dialogue" between Israelis and Palestinians. Mr Peres says football "brings down barriers." Gaza fans were angered in 2012 when Barcelona gave freed Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit a ticket. Schalit was held captive for five years by Hamas, which rules Gaza. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Palestinian leaders have attended Barcelona games in Spain.

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