Gaza's young footballers are training under extraordinary constraints. According to Al Jazeera, players practice on broken pitches without basic equipment—many without shoes. It's a stark snapshot of how conflict disrupts even the most fundamental pursuits. FIFA announced a rebuilding plan to support sports infrastructure in Gaza, but the initiative has stalled. Meanwhile, the athletes continue, improvising on what little they have—a reminder that passion for the game persists even in the harshest circumstances.

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