Published 05/17/2024 4:04:00 p.m.

FIFA delays decision on Palestinian request to ban Israel amid Gaza war

The FIFA Council will decide by July 20 whether to suspend the Israeli federation in response to Palestine's request.
The Palestinian Football Association proposed the suspension citing human rights violations in Gaza.
FIFA will seek legal expertise to ensure fair process and convene an extraordinary council before July 20 for decision-making.

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BBC News

Fifa to make legal assessment on Israel suspension

The Palestinian football federation calls for a vote at Fifa's congress to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza.

05/17/2024 7:45:12 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

FIFA to seek legal advice on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino outlined the plan at the FIFA congress on Friday after representatives of the Palestinian and Israel football federations had a chance to speak in front of the 211 member associations.

05/17/2024 6:48:59 a.m.·India

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The Independent

Fifa seek legal advice over Palestine proposal to suspend Israel

The Asian Football Confederation has backed Palestine’s proposal to suspend Israel

05/17/2024 8:08:45 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

BANGKOK (AP) — Facing a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, FIFA bought time Friday by agreeing to seek legal advice before

05/17/2024 5:03:05 a.m.·United States

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CNN

FIFA to take legal advice on calls to suspend Israel Football Association

World soccer governing body FIFA will hold a special council meeting within the next two months to determine if the Israel Football Association (IFA) will be suspended from international competition, president Gianni Infantino said Friday at a congress gathering in Bangkok, Thailand.

05/17/2024 1:55:56 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

FIFA to seek legal advice on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

BANGKOK (AP) — FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 25 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas. FIFA president Gianni Infantino outlined the plan at the FIFA congress on Friday after representatives of the Palestinian and Israel football federations had a chance to speak in front of the 211 member associa…

05/17/2024 5:03:05 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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