Special Tribute to Pep Guardiola's Daughter in Rades for Her Ongoing Support for the Palestinian Cause

A special event took place at Rades Stadium during the match between Esperance and African Club in Round 27 of the Tunisian League, where Maria Guardiola, the daughter of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola, received a special recognition from the African Club in appreciation of her humanitarian stance and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause since the outbreak of the war on October 7, 2023.

Maria, who has consistently expressed her support for the Palestinian people through social media, was one of the first global figures to participate in solidarity protests in London. She continued her activism through impactful posts highlighting the suffering of children and families in Gaza, earning widespread admiration from those who support the cause.

During her visit to Tunisia, the management of the African Club honored her in front of a large crowd at Rades Stadium. She received the club's jersey from the president, along with a Palestinian keffiyeh, as a token of appreciation for her noble stance. Maria expressed her joy at the recognition, praising the Tunisian atmosphere and noting that the Arab public's support for the Palestinian cause deeply touches her heart and strengthens her resolve to continue in solidarity.

This event was not the first of its kind for African Club fans, who have always been known for their political and humanitarian stances. They openly express their support for just causes around the world, particularly the Palestinian cause. The chants that filled the stands and the Palestinian flags that adorned the stadium made the moment of recognition impactful and exceptional.

Maria caused a stir on social media platforms since the beginning of the aggression on Gaza, where she posted images and messages expressing her rejection of injustice and violence, including her appearance wearing a necklace with the phrase "Free Palestine," as well as educational posts in multiple languages about the difficult humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

The recognition Maria received in Tunisia reflects how sport can transcend the boundaries of competition to become a platform for supporting human values. This was exemplified by the African Club's management through this symbolic initiative, which received widespread praise from both Tunisian and Arab fans.

This tribute also sends a powerful message to the world that the Palestinian cause remains present in the hearts of people, and that supporting voices abroad are resonating in the Arab world, especially when coming from influential public figures like Maria Guardiola.

Maria concluded her visit by sharing the match atmosphere with the fans and taking commemorative photos amid chants supporting Palestine, reaffirming in brief statements that she will continue to express her solidarity and that the Palestinian cause will remain a matter of justice and human dignity that cannot be compromised.