Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress
GENEVA (AP) — Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.
The Palestine Football Association proposal to 211 member federations in Thailand calls for “appropriate sanctions, with immediate effect, against Israeli teams,” according to FIFA documents released late Wednesday, one month before the May 17 meeting.
The motion notes “international law violations committed by the Israeli occupation in Palestine, particularly in Gaza” and cites FIFA statutory commitments on human rights and against discrimination.
“All the football infrastructure in Gaza has been either destroyed, or seriously damaged, including the historic stadium of Al-Yarmuk,” the Palestine FA wrote, claiming support for the congress motion from the federations of Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Yemen.
Related articles
Four people killed in a house explosion in southwestern Missouri
GOODHOPE, Mo. (AP) — Four people in rural Missouri died when an explosion that could be heard 10 mil2024-05-21Shenzhen Beautiful City for Children
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21More civilians die in Ukraine as analysts warn that delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv's forces
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More civilians died across Ukraine on Sunday as analysts warned that delays in2024-05-21Tianmu Mountain: A Treasure Chest of Flora and Fauna
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Six people were killed and dozens arrested following attacks on the residence2024-05-21CCTV gala's branch venues prove hit with tourists
Tourists visit a scenic area in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. People across China are enjoying the on2024-05-21
atest comment