FIFA Plans to Organize Match Between Israel, Palestine During September U-15 Tournament
- On Monday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed a match between Israel and Palestine for the inaugural U-15 tournament in September, which aims to include all 211 member associations in the United States.
- Tensions remain high following an incident last month where Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to stand with Israel Football Association Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman at a conference, shouting, "We are suffering," at Infantino.
- The Israel Football Association remains open to the proposal, with Chairman Moshe Zuares stating, "Our hand is always extended toward a better future for everyone."
- Despite the proposal, no official decision has been reached, and FIFA faces difficulties organizing the match, which includes Russia, suspended since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Infantino continues promoting the tournament to "give hope to the children," though previous attempts to demonstrate "good relations" between the two associations have failed.
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The Swiss FIFA president sees this match as a great opportunity to bridge the gap between the two peoples.
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