Club Deportivo Palestino

Club Deportivo Palestino is a Chilean club founded by Palestinian immigrants, being a symbol of the Arab community in Chile. The club maintains a strong cultural identity with Palestine, including using the historical map of the region on its crest, which has generated international controversies.

History

Founded in 1920 by Palestinian immigrants established in Chile, Palestino won two titles of the Chilean Championship and has been a constant representative in the first division of Chilean football. The club is recognized internationally for its political and cultural identity linked to the Palestinian cause, having used the number '1' in the form of a map of Palestine on its shirts in 2014. Over the years, the club developed players who defended the Chilean national team.