FIFA to review Israel’s status in October following Palestinian requests

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10 August 2024, France, Paris: FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves from the stands before Women's Gold Medal match between Brazil and USA during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Parc des Princes. Photo: Marcus Brandt/dpa


10 August 2024, France, Paris: FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves from the stands before Women’s Gold Medal match between Brazil and USA during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Parc des Princes. Photo: Marcus Brandt/dpa – Marcus Brandt/dpa

MADRID, 30 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has confirmed receipt of an “independent legal assessment” regarding proposals made by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) against the Israel Football Association (IFA) due to the ongoing Israeli military war in the Gaza Strip.

“This assessment will be sent to the FIFA Council for review so that the matter can be discussed at its next meeting, which will take place in October,” the governing body of international football said on Friday via social media X.

In its brief message, FIFA thanked both associations “for their continued support and cooperation” on such a sensitive issue. In this regard, the Palestinian Association submitted a proposal to FIFA last May to suspend the Israeli Association from all competitions.