Amputee footballers in Gaza find hope and struggle amid war

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Amputee footballers in Gaza City, Gaza Al-Irada, are using the sport as a means of survival amid Israel's war, facing destruction of facilities, loss of limbs, and lack of basic resources.
Despite FIFA's promises of rebuilding infrastructure, players feel forgotten and hope the world acknowledges their struggle.

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Amputee footballers in Gaza City, Gaza Al-Irada, are using the sport as a means of survival amid Israel's war, facing destruction of facilities, loss of limbs, and lack of basic resources. Despite FIFA's promises of rebuilding infrastructure, players feel forgotten and hope the world acknowledges their struggle.

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