The massive expression of support for Palestine and waving of the Palestinian flag at the men’s World Cup were among the big winners at the men's World Cup.

The decision follows compelling letters from Palestinian football teams, including those whose players have lost lives and limbs to Israeli bullets, urging Uruguay not to sportswash Israeli apartheid

While a welcome – if belated – recognition of the necessity of cultural boycotts to help end Israeli apartheid, its narrow focus risks missing the forest for the trees 

The festival has resumed its partnership with apartheid Israel despite 15+ withdrawals since 2017