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FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee to Review Allegations of Discrimination Raised by Palestine

FIFA has announced that its disciplinary committee will be reviewing the allegations of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association in May. The decision comes after FIFA once again postponed a ruling on the Palestinian call to ban Israel from football amidst the ongoing war in Gaza.

The Palestinian Football Association had presented arguments accusing the Israel Football Association of violating FIFA statutes by including teams located in illegal settlements on Palestinian territory in its domestic league. The PFA urged FIFA to adopt “appropriate sanctions” against Israel’s national side and club teams, including an international ban.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the council had implemented “due diligence” and followed the advice of independent experts in deferring the ruling. This is not the first time FIFA has postponed a decision, having pushed back the issue multiple times since May.

The war in Gaza, which has resulted in the death of thousands and injured many, has also impacted football in Palestine. The Palestinian men’s football team has been forced to play matches away from home, and sports facilities in Gaza have been destroyed. Football writer Abubaker Abed emphasized the role of football in conveying messages of resistance and disappointment felt by Palestinians as Israel continues to target sports facilities. Gaza has seen more than 50 sports facilities destroyed, with one stadium now serving as a shelter for displaced people.

The investigation by FIFA’s disciplinary committee into the discrimination allegations raised by Palestine represents a step towards addressing the ongoing conflict and its impact on football in the region.

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