Panama’s Arab Soccer Team

Panama’s Arab Soccer Team

Árabe Unido, which means United Arab, has been one of the most successful teams in Panama. It was founded by Arab immigrants in Panama in 1990.


Posted on YouTube: December 7, 2021
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Panama has roughly four and a half million people. Approximately 24,000 are Muslim. which means that Islam is less than 1%. I cannot get figures for the Christian Arabs.

However, even tiny Panama has been changed by Arab influence, at least in the realm of sport. Árabe Unido has won 15 championship and 5 second places.