‘It touched us from the start’: Palestine savour historic night in Bilbao | Sid Lowe

Over 50,000 fans attended a historic football match in Bilbao, where Palestine faced the Basque national team. Coach Ihab Abu Jazar, who has personal ties to the conflict, expressed the significance of the event, stating that the team represents a story of pain and hope. Despite losing 3-0, the match was a moment of unity and support for Palestinians worldwide, with fans chanting for their freedom. Abu Jazar emphasized that the team plays not just to win, but to exist.