A spectator entered the field during a Barcelona match, carrying a Palestinian flag, in an act of solidarity. The incident occurred during the match between Barcelona and an unspecified opponent, as reported by a social media user at 05:00 AM UTC on September 22nd, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the recognition of a Palestinian state by the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Portugal, stating on September 22nd, 2025, that such actions reward terrorism. Belgium also announced its recognition of the State of Palestine on September 22nd, 2025, following similar recognitions by the UK, Australia, and Canada on September 21st, 2025. Saudi Arabia welcomed these recognitions on September 21st, 2025, viewing them as a commitment to peace and a two-state solution, according to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Earlier, on September 21st, Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar met with UK politicians in New York, concluding at 10:04 PM UTC, to express gratitude for their opposition to Portugal's recognition of Palestine.
