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APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza, July 16, 2026. Football players take part in a symbolic match between the "Palestine" and "Spain" teams during the closing ceremony of the "World Cup Simulation" project at Palestine Sports Club. The event features sports and gymnastics performances, folkloric and entertainment activities, the unveiling of a mural honoring former Egyptian footballer Mohamed Aboutrika, and a ceremony recognizing participating teams and organizers.

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RESTRICTION SUMMARY: APAwire CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST: APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza, July 16, 2026. Football players take part in a symbolic match between the "Palestine" and "Spain" teams during the closing ceremony of the "World Cup Simulation" project at Palestine Sports Club. The event features sports and gymnastics performances, folkloric and entertainment activities, the unveiling of a mural honoring former Egyptian footballer Mohamed Aboutrika, and a ceremony recognizing participating teams and organizers. STORYLINE: Football players participated in a symbolic match between the "Palestine" and "Spain" teams during the closing ceremony of the "World Cup Simulation" project at Palestine Sports Club in Gaza on July 16, 2026. Organized by the American Friends Service Committee (Quakers), the event included sports and gymnastics performances, folkloric and entertainment activities, the unveiling of a mural honoring former Egyptian footballer Mohamed Aboutrika, and a recognition ceremony for participating teams and organizers as part of a project promoting hope, resilience and peace through sport.

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