We thank the many South Africans, including those who campaigned against that country’s apartheid regime, for standing up for Palestinian rights and taking swift action to compel SARU to reverse the misguided decision.

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