Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their hearts
by Seham Tantesh in Gaza and Emma Graham-Harrison in from World news | The Guardian on (#774C0)
People gather at cafes and outdoor screenings to support team after Spain's backing for Palestinian rights
The Spanish football team's World Cup win has been celebrated in the streets of Gaza, where Spain's support for Palestinian rights and Israel's backing for the Argentinian team turned the competition into more than a football showdown.
Gathered at cafes and outdoor screenings, Palestinians defied the risk of Israeli attacks to cheer on a team they had taken to their hearts.
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