The Dhaka Times Desk Argentine football legend Diego Maradona said - I am a Palestinian at heart. He reiterated his strong support for the just rights of the Palestinians.
According to media reports, Maradona made this comment in a courtesy meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Russia.
The final match of the 2018 World Cup football was held in Russia. Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was in Russia to watch that final match.
On the other hand, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was present in Russia to watch this match. President Abbas and football legend Maradona met there in a courtesy meeting. In the meeting between the two, Maradona told President Abbas, "I am a Palestinian in my heart and soul."
President Abbas went to Moscow in response to the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the visit was to meet the two leaders on various bilateral and regional issues.
Maradona believes that Palestine will one day be finally recognized internationally and become an independent and sovereign state.
In a post on his Instagram, Maradona wrote, "This man wants peace in Palestine." Mr. Abbas, you have a complete country of your own.
It should be noted that Maradona, who is known as a legend in the football world, has been supporting the Palestinians for a long time. Earlier in 2014, Maradona said that what Israel is doing with Palestine is a real shame.
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