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Palestinian soccer legend, Honey Thaljieh, and the World Cup
Palestinian soccer legend, Honey Thaljieh, and the World Cup
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Honey is one of Palestine’s first professional female soccer players and was the co-founder and captain of the Palestinian Women’s National Football Team. She speaks with us live from the World Cup. She tells us what it is like to witness Palestinian solidarity at the World Cup, how she began her soccer career, forming a national team, and her work with FIFA.
Released:
Dec 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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