The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, invited the two clubs to the 'Peace Game', which should be held at the end of the year.

In a meeting held Monday at the residence of president Marcio Braga, Flamengo and Corinthians confirmed a friendly match in Palestine, which will take place later this year. Flamengo's acting president Delair Dumbrosck, Flamengo's vice president of football Kleber Leite, Corinthians' vice president of marketing Luis Paulo Rosenberg, and Vera Cinthia Alvarez, general coordinator of sports exchange and cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the meeting.

At the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil's two most popular clubs confirmed the second "Peace Game", which had its first edition in 2004, when the Brazilian National Team faced the Haitian National Team, in Haiti.

The Federal Government's idea is to bring a little joy and peace to the Middle East.

"We came to Rio de Janeiro on behalf of the Federal Government to propose that Brazil's two biggest clubs host a second peace match. The first was in 2004 in Haiti and captured the attention of our country and the entire world. There's no better calling card in Brazil than football. We'll try to convey a positive message to another suffering region with many needs. The suggestion was well received by the clubs; we don't yet have a set date. We'll contact the Palestinian government to find an ideal date," said Vera Cintia.

President Marcio Braga praised the Federal Government's initiative.

"The minister (Vera Cintia) came to formalize the invitation, and now the clubs will define all the details. We have to decide on the date. We decided this Monday that it must be a friendly. The president of the Palestinian federation (Jebreel M. Rajoub) has already given the green light, and this will help promote Brazilian clubs abroad. Pelé will also be invited, as will Zico and Rivelino."

Luiz Paulo Rosenberg said that Corinthians is viewing the friendly as a social project.

"Corinthians not only accepted the invitation but also felt honored and flattered. Participating in a noble cause like this is as important as winning trophies. It will be a game of peace and a clash of the masses. There will be significant international coverage, and that's very good for us. But it won't be seen as a marketing strategy, but rather as a social project. The financial burden is minimal in this situation."