‘We have the right to express our feelings’ - Palestine embrace Bohemians friendly

League of Ireland club welcome women’s national team over for their first match in Europe which carries great significance.

Palestine captain Mira Natour and Rachael Kelly of Bohemians after a courtesy call between The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and representatives of the Palestinian Football Association and Bohemian Football Club at Áras an Uachtaráin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy, Sportsfile

“We have a reason to tell the people that we are human beings,” says Mira Natour, a defender for the Palestine women’s national team, as she reflects on their friendly against Bohemians in Dublin on Wednesday night. 

“We have rights the same as you, to play, we have the right to express our feelings, we have the right to be recognised by the world. With this event, we’re telling them we exist.”