FIFA postpones ruling on Israel's suspension over Gaza conflict - Breaking The News

FIFA postpones ruling on Israel's suspension over Gaza conflict

31 August

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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) postponed its decision on whether to suspend Israel from international soccer due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The Palestine Football Association's (PFA) proposal accused the Israel Football Association (IFA) of complicity in violations of international law and discrimination against Arab players. It sought sanctions against Israeli teams, citing the deaths of 92 Palestinian players and the destruction of football infrastructure due to the conflict.

The governing body will now review the PFA bid in October.

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