Leyla Hamed
@leylahamed.bsky.social
📍Málaga-London
⚽️🎙️Editor, writer, talker
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Leyla Hamed
@leylahamed.bsky.social
· Nov 22
How much longer will Israeli football's culture of hate remain unchecked?
The rampant racism expressed by football teams and fans in Israel exposes a glaring culture of impunity. Authorities and sporting bodies like FIFA must stop looking the other way and address this trou...
www.trtworld.com
My latest piece on how Israel's society and its racist football fans represent two sides of the same violent colonialism.
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
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Extremely honored to be included in this important event demanding Israel’s expulsion from international football next Monday.
Speakers include @leylahamed.bsky.social, @shireenahmed.bsky.social, and many other vital voices.
Register:
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Speakers include @leylahamed.bsky.social, @shireenahmed.bsky.social, and many other vital voices.
Register:
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September 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Extremely honored to be included in this important event demanding Israel’s expulsion from international football next Monday.
Speakers include @leylahamed.bsky.social, @shireenahmed.bsky.social, and many other vital voices.
Register:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Speakers include @leylahamed.bsky.social, @shireenahmed.bsky.social, and many other vital voices.
Register:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Wasserman is one of the biggest agencies in football.
It represents players like Fede Valverde, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Curtis Jones, and coaches like Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca, and many more.
But is also a machine that funds apartheid and genocide.
A thread👇🏽🧵
It represents players like Fede Valverde, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Curtis Jones, and coaches like Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca, and many more.
But is also a machine that funds apartheid and genocide.
A thread👇🏽🧵
August 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Wasserman is one of the biggest agencies in football.
It represents players like Fede Valverde, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Curtis Jones, and coaches like Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca, and many more.
But is also a machine that funds apartheid and genocide.
A thread👇🏽🧵
It represents players like Fede Valverde, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Curtis Jones, and coaches like Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca, and many more.
But is also a machine that funds apartheid and genocide.
A thread👇🏽🧵
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I can’t think of a more important episode @endofsportpod.bsky.social right now. @leylahamed.bsky.social is a such an important journalist doing the world a massive service. Check it out below:
Ep. 164: On Athleticide
@derekcrim.bsky.social and @nkalamb.bsky.social are joined by the incredible @leylahamed.bsky.social to rage about all the ways in which sport continues to play an instrumental role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
open.spotify.com/episode/0WGb...
@derekcrim.bsky.social and @nkalamb.bsky.social are joined by the incredible @leylahamed.bsky.social to rage about all the ways in which sport continues to play an instrumental role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
open.spotify.com/episode/0WGb...
August 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I can’t think of a more important episode @endofsportpod.bsky.social right now. @leylahamed.bsky.social is a such an important journalist doing the world a massive service. Check it out below:
Reposted by Leyla Hamed
Ep. 164: On Athleticide
@derekcrim.bsky.social and @nkalamb.bsky.social are joined by the incredible @leylahamed.bsky.social to rage about all the ways in which sport continues to play an instrumental role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
open.spotify.com/episode/0WGb...
@derekcrim.bsky.social and @nkalamb.bsky.social are joined by the incredible @leylahamed.bsky.social to rage about all the ways in which sport continues to play an instrumental role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
open.spotify.com/episode/0WGb...
August 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ep. 164: On Athleticide
@derekcrim.bsky.social and @nkalamb.bsky.social are joined by the incredible @leylahamed.bsky.social to rage about all the ways in which sport continues to play an instrumental role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
open.spotify.com/episode/0WGb...
@derekcrim.bsky.social and @nkalamb.bsky.social are joined by the incredible @leylahamed.bsky.social to rage about all the ways in which sport continues to play an instrumental role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
open.spotify.com/episode/0WGb...
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As the world witnesses Israel's systematic destruction of Gaza - including stadiums - and the suffering of Palestinians & Palestinian footballers FIFA, which claims to unite the world through “the beautiful game”, remains silent, writes @leylahamed.bsky.social 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/dear...
May 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
As the world witnesses Israel's systematic destruction of Gaza - including stadiums - and the suffering of Palestinians & Palestinian footballers FIFA, which claims to unite the world through “the beautiful game”, remains silent, writes @leylahamed.bsky.social 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/dear...
FIFA says football is for all.
But Palestinians footballers are killed and its stadiums destroyed.
So, which part of this is the beautiful game?
My first piece for @thenewarab.bsky.social: www.newarab.com/opinion/dear...
But Palestinians footballers are killed and its stadiums destroyed.
So, which part of this is the beautiful game?
My first piece for @thenewarab.bsky.social: www.newarab.com/opinion/dear...
Dear FIFA: Expel Israel, or stop calling it the ’beautiful game’
Football isn’t innocent while FIFA ignores Israel’s genocide in Gaza and allows it to play, says Leyla Hamed. To save the beautiful game, expel Israel now.
www.newarab.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
FIFA says football is for all.
But Palestinians footballers are killed and its stadiums destroyed.
So, which part of this is the beautiful game?
My first piece for @thenewarab.bsky.social: www.newarab.com/opinion/dear...
But Palestinians footballers are killed and its stadiums destroyed.
So, which part of this is the beautiful game?
My first piece for @thenewarab.bsky.social: www.newarab.com/opinion/dear...
After more than 20 years of service, Arsenal fired former kit man Mark Bonnick. Not for any wrongdoing but simply for standing with Palestine.
There was no misconduct. No hate. Just solidarity.
@Arsenal must apologise, reinstate Mark, and stop silencing support for Palestine.
There was no misconduct. No hate. Just solidarity.
@Arsenal must apologise, reinstate Mark, and stop silencing support for Palestine.
May 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
After more than 20 years of service, Arsenal fired former kit man Mark Bonnick. Not for any wrongdoing but simply for standing with Palestine.
There was no misconduct. No hate. Just solidarity.
@Arsenal must apologise, reinstate Mark, and stop silencing support for Palestine.
There was no misconduct. No hate. Just solidarity.
@Arsenal must apologise, reinstate Mark, and stop silencing support for Palestine.
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“Show Israel the Red Card” 🧵
A thread of different fan bases across Europe standing in solidarity with 🇵🇸 and against genocide and ethnic cleansing.
@leylahamed.bsky.social
A thread of different fan bases across Europe standing in solidarity with 🇵🇸 and against genocide and ethnic cleansing.
@leylahamed.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“Show Israel the Red Card” 🧵
A thread of different fan bases across Europe standing in solidarity with 🇵🇸 and against genocide and ethnic cleansing.
@leylahamed.bsky.social
A thread of different fan bases across Europe standing in solidarity with 🇵🇸 and against genocide and ethnic cleansing.
@leylahamed.bsky.social
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I would really appreciate if the football community can help here, by donating or sharing.
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
January 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I would really appreciate if the football community can help here, by donating or sharing.
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
I would really appreciate if the football community can help here, by donating or sharing.
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
January 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I would really appreciate if the football community can help here, by donating or sharing.
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
Mohamed Mresh is a young footballer from Gaza, who played for Al-Shujaiiya club. His family are in a dire situation. Any donation, no matter if small, counts: gofund.me/90c090db
How the world has come to normalise this, justify it and even back it is beyond me.
Abominable.
Abominable.
December 20, 2024 at 5:24 PM
How the world has come to normalise this, justify it and even back it is beyond me.
Abominable.
Abominable.
From all the different posters I’ve taken to protests, this was the one people would always stop by, emotional, and ask for a picture.
Uncle Khaled was a man who touched people and made them cry from all corners of the world purely for his gentle nature and warmth.
Uncle Khaled was a man who touched people and made them cry from all corners of the world purely for his gentle nature and warmth.
December 16, 2024 at 2:41 PM
From all the different posters I’ve taken to protests, this was the one people would always stop by, emotional, and ask for a picture.
Uncle Khaled was a man who touched people and made them cry from all corners of the world purely for his gentle nature and warmth.
Uncle Khaled was a man who touched people and made them cry from all corners of the world purely for his gentle nature and warmth.
Dina Abdeen, player of the Palestinian U20 national team, gets emotional speaking about Gaza and what it means for her to represent her country.
“When we step onto the field, we fight for our people those in Palestine and in Gaza”
“When we step onto the field, we fight for our people those in Palestine and in Gaza”
December 2, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Dina Abdeen, player of the Palestinian U20 national team, gets emotional speaking about Gaza and what it means for her to represent her country.
“When we step onto the field, we fight for our people those in Palestine and in Gaza”
“When we step onto the field, we fight for our people those in Palestine and in Gaza”
Reposted by Leyla Hamed
My latest piece on how Israel's society and its racist football fans represent two sides of the same violent colonialism.
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
How much longer will Israeli football's culture of hate remain unchecked?
The rampant racism expressed by football teams and fans in Israel exposes a glaring culture of impunity. Authorities and sporting bodies like FIFA must stop looking the other way and address this trou...
www.trtworld.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
My latest piece on how Israel's society and its racist football fans represent two sides of the same violent colonialism.
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
Zionists are having a meltdown on X after a fan waving an Israeli flag was banned from the stadium — but the stewards decided to allow a Palestinian flag to be displayed throughout the game.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but… thank you Spurs! 🇵🇸
I can’t believe I’m saying this but… thank you Spurs! 🇵🇸
December 1, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Zionists are having a meltdown on X after a fan waving an Israeli flag was banned from the stadium — but the stewards decided to allow a Palestinian flag to be displayed throughout the game.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but… thank you Spurs! 🇵🇸
I can’t believe I’m saying this but… thank you Spurs! 🇵🇸
Maccabi Tel Aviv player Gabi Kanichowsky celebrated a goal by pointing to the Israeli flag and saluting the IOF soldiers who have killed over 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza.
In July, UEFA suspended Turkey defender Merih Demiral for 2 matches for his ‘wolf salute’ during Euro 2024.
Double standards.
In July, UEFA suspended Turkey defender Merih Demiral for 2 matches for his ‘wolf salute’ during Euro 2024.
Double standards.
November 30, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Maccabi Tel Aviv player Gabi Kanichowsky celebrated a goal by pointing to the Israeli flag and saluting the IOF soldiers who have killed over 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza.
In July, UEFA suspended Turkey defender Merih Demiral for 2 matches for his ‘wolf salute’ during Euro 2024.
Double standards.
In July, UEFA suspended Turkey defender Merih Demiral for 2 matches for his ‘wolf salute’ during Euro 2024.
Double standards.
Al Nuseirat Club and Palestine Olympic team goalkeeper, Mohammad Al-Ghafari, was killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza today. His 2 brothers were killed too.
At least 356 footballers have been killed in Gaza, yet sporting bodies still allow Israel to take part of sports competitions. Insane.
At least 356 footballers have been killed in Gaza, yet sporting bodies still allow Israel to take part of sports competitions. Insane.
November 28, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Al Nuseirat Club and Palestine Olympic team goalkeeper, Mohammad Al-Ghafari, was killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza today. His 2 brothers were killed too.
At least 356 footballers have been killed in Gaza, yet sporting bodies still allow Israel to take part of sports competitions. Insane.
At least 356 footballers have been killed in Gaza, yet sporting bodies still allow Israel to take part of sports competitions. Insane.
The Palestinian women’s national team just beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their opening match of the WAFF U20 tournament.
There is a story of resistance behind every single one of these players. Honour.
There is a story of resistance behind every single one of these players. Honour.
November 28, 2024 at 5:20 PM
The Palestinian women’s national team just beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their opening match of the WAFF U20 tournament.
There is a story of resistance behind every single one of these players. Honour.
There is a story of resistance behind every single one of these players. Honour.
Celtic FC’s Green Brigade fans once again expressed unwavering support for Palestine during last night’s game against Club Brugge at Celtic Park.
Only love for @CelticFC fans. The actual team must be like their fanbase.
Only love for @CelticFC fans. The actual team must be like their fanbase.
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Celtic FC’s Green Brigade fans once again expressed unwavering support for Palestine during last night’s game against Club Brugge at Celtic Park.
Only love for @CelticFC fans. The actual team must be like their fanbase.
Only love for @CelticFC fans. The actual team must be like their fanbase.
Beautiful moments that feel bittersweet this morning. Lebanon has endured more than any other country to save Palestinians and its own sovereignty.
But reading posts from Gaza about the ceasefire is heartbreaking. The isolation of Palestine truly hurts.
But reading posts from Gaza about the ceasefire is heartbreaking. The isolation of Palestine truly hurts.
People in Lebanon celebrated and thousands of cars filled the roads to return home after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect.
November 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Beautiful moments that feel bittersweet this morning. Lebanon has endured more than any other country to save Palestinians and its own sovereignty.
But reading posts from Gaza about the ceasefire is heartbreaking. The isolation of Palestine truly hurts.
But reading posts from Gaza about the ceasefire is heartbreaking. The isolation of Palestine truly hurts.
353 footballers have been killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023 — according to the Palestinian Football Association.
91 of them were just children. In fact, Israel is killing 1 child every 30 minutes, cutting life short for the next generation of young Palestinian athletes.
91 of them were just children. In fact, Israel is killing 1 child every 30 minutes, cutting life short for the next generation of young Palestinian athletes.
November 26, 2024 at 11:48 PM
353 footballers have been killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023 — according to the Palestinian Football Association.
91 of them were just children. In fact, Israel is killing 1 child every 30 minutes, cutting life short for the next generation of young Palestinian athletes.
91 of them were just children. In fact, Israel is killing 1 child every 30 minutes, cutting life short for the next generation of young Palestinian athletes.
Hussein Haroon Hassan, a young player of Tadamon Sour Youth football club, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon yesterday.
At least 16 Lebanese athletes have been reportedly killed during Israel’s brutal aggression this year.
At least 16 Lebanese athletes have been reportedly killed during Israel’s brutal aggression this year.
November 24, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Hussein Haroon Hassan, a young player of Tadamon Sour Youth football club, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon yesterday.
At least 16 Lebanese athletes have been reportedly killed during Israel’s brutal aggression this year.
At least 16 Lebanese athletes have been reportedly killed during Israel’s brutal aggression this year.
Cosenza Ultras from Serie B in Italy.
Forgive me, I wasn’t familiar with your game 🤌🏼
Football fans keep standing on the right side of history across all European stadiums.
Forgive me, I wasn’t familiar with your game 🤌🏼
Football fans keep standing on the right side of history across all European stadiums.
November 23, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Cosenza Ultras from Serie B in Italy.
Forgive me, I wasn’t familiar with your game 🤌🏼
Football fans keep standing on the right side of history across all European stadiums.
Forgive me, I wasn’t familiar with your game 🤌🏼
Football fans keep standing on the right side of history across all European stadiums.
My latest piece on how Israel's society and its racist football fans represent two sides of the same violent colonialism.
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
How much longer will Israeli football's culture of hate remain unchecked?
The rampant racism expressed by football teams and fans in Israel exposes a glaring culture of impunity. Authorities and sporting bodies like FIFA must stop looking the other way and address this trou...
www.trtworld.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
My latest piece on how Israel's society and its racist football fans represent two sides of the same violent colonialism.
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
For TRTWorld.
www.trtworld.com/opinion/how-...
South Korea captain and Tottenham star Son Heung-Min praises the Palestinian national football team for their performance in a 1-1 draw against South Korea despite their 'difficult conditions' and states that they can 'learn something from them’
November 20, 2024 at 7:39 PM
South Korea captain and Tottenham star Son Heung-Min praises the Palestinian national football team for their performance in a 1-1 draw against South Korea despite their 'difficult conditions' and states that they can 'learn something from them’