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Palestine supporters campaign outside Old Trafford
[Neil Terry Photography]

A CAMPAIGN to “Kick Israel out of Fifa” is spreading to top football clubs around the country.

Today more than 50 Palestine supporters leafleted Manchester United and Liverpool fans for two hours outside Manchester’s Old Trafford stadium before kick-off urging them to support the campaign.

Some campaigners displayed placards representing former United star Eric Cantona, who supports the campaign.

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