Brazil's Lula tries to woo Israel, Palestinians to football match

"There is willingness on their parts to form a half-and-half side," Lula said, according to the report.
The match would be held in March 2010 in neutral territory during a visit by Lula to the Middle East. A similar match was played by the traditional rivals against a Spanish team in 2006.
The idea is part of Brazil's bid to raise its diplomatic profile in key world affairs.
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