In the context of the World Cup football qualification, the ongoing war in Gaza threatens to extinguish local sporting dreams, especially following the death of esteemed football coach Mohammed Safi. His family and community now mourn him and fear the demise of positive youth engagement through sports. Despite being displaced, his children hold onto keepsakes from their father's coaching days, symbolizing lost dreams and hope crushed by violence. The article underscores the long-term impacts of conflict on a generation's aspirations in sport and beyond.
"My son dreamt of representing Palestine internationally. He believed sport could lift youth from despair. But war reached him before he could reach the world."
"He was a man of dreams, not politics. He wanted to become an international coach, but the violence stopped him from achieving his vision for our children."
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