Palestinian FA Urges FIFA to Expel Israel Over Discrimination Breaches
The Palestinian Football Association has stepped up its demand that FIFA expel the Israeli Football Association from all international competitions. This follows a recent FIFA report highlighting multiple anti-discrimination breaches. PFA President Jibril Rajoub argued that the 150,000-Swiss-franc fine imposed on Israel is insufficient. He cited systemic failures, including inaction against racist incidents involving Beitar Jerusalem and the participation of clubs in West Bank settlements deemed illegal by the UN. Rajoub also linked the call to broader concerns around the Gaza conflict. He claimed over 1,000 Palestinian athletes and coaches have been killed and hundreds of sports facilities damaged since October 2023, though independent verification remains limited.
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