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The Socceroos, Palestine and stories beyond football

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The Socceroos struggled to deal with Palestine's pressure.(AP Photo: Jaber Abdulkhaleg)

It's not unusual to read about the 'brave' Socceroos enduring 'gruelling' road trips as they chase World Cup qualification. What about the team they beat this week? Some Palestine players faced astonishing challenges to make it to Kuwait for a game they were supposed to host. Other members of the squad were stuck in Gaza helping dig relatives free from the rubble as the conflict raged. Today Tracey Holmes joins Patrick Stack to discuss how sport amid the backdrop of war can bring a new focus to issues. Featured: Tracey Holmes, senior reporter, ABC Sport.

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