After the Cup Sons of Sakhnin United (2009)

There are over 14 million Arabs who are citizens of Israel facing the challenge of living in a Jewish state while maintaining their Arabic heritage In Israel soccer is king and Bnei Sakhnin has become the first team from an Arab town to win the prestigious Israeli Cup and represent Israel in European competition Fielding Arab Jewish and foreignborn players owned by an Arab and coached by a Jew Bnei Sakhnins success has begun to represent a symbol of coexistence a potential bridge between Arabs and Jews in Israel But as Bnei Sakhnin begins its first season after their unexpected win they know it may well be their first and last in the limelight Underfunded lacking experience and with a rift brewing between the star player and the coach they face unprecedented challenges impossible expectations have come with their sudden success and failure to live up to them will carry consequences both on and off the field