Norwegian Football Club Donates Proceeds from Match Against “Maccabi Tel Aviv” to Gaza
DaysofPal-The Norwegian football club Bodø/Glimt has announced that it will donate the proceeds from regular ticket sales for its UEFA Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on January 23 to humanitarian aid projects in Gaza. In a statement to press the club declared:“Glimt cannot and will not remain unaffected by the suffering and violations of international law occurring in other parts of the world.” The club added, “All proceeds from regular ticket sales for the home match against Maccabi Tel Aviv will be donated to the Red Cross and allocated for relief efforts in Gaza.” The donation amounts to 735,000 Norwegian kroner and, according to the club, represents “a contribution from all of us.” Bodø/Glimt defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1 in the match, securing ninth place in the standings with 14 points. In May 2024, Norway, along with Spain and Ireland, officially recognized the State of Palestine. Norway was among the first Western nations to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, where Israel has killed over 47,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023, reducing much of the territory to ruins.
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