Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza
9 months ago

Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Football’s world governing body faces backlash for ‘hypocritical’ silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on. The calls from Palestinians and their supporters for the sport’s world governing body to take actoin against Israel have grown in the past months, with comparisons being drawn with its instant and firm stance to ban Russia and Russian football clubs from all international football activities when Russia invaded Ukraine nearly two years ago. “If we don’t play, we will be banned and risk further punishment by not playing another member nation.” ‘Appalled, disappointed and outraged’ Palestinian international footballer Mohammed Balah questioned FIFA’s fairness in its “humanitarian and equality campaigns” while continuing to side-step the war in Gaza. “These campaigns are exposing FIFA’s hypocrisy,” Balah told Al Jazeera in Gaza, where he continues to seek safety amid the Israeli attacks on the enclave. Israel has continued to operate football clubs in the occupied West Bank and its illegal settlements, but FIFA has previously ruled against sanctioning Israel, citing “exceptional complexity and sensitivity” and “political” nature of the subject.

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FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

NPR  

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says toggle caption Francois Mori/AP After years of outcry over the human rights abuses against migrant workers during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a FIFA-commissioned report concluded that FIFA, soccer's world governing body, "has a responsibility" to compensate those who suffered. The report on migrant workers …

Palestine's Fight for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Despite War on Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Palestine's Fight for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Despite War on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Palestine's quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite Israel's war on Gaza underscores the team's determination to overcome the devastation caused by the war. Despite the obstacles, coach Makram Daboub and his squad retain a chance of representing Palestine at the 2026 finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination
2 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials. A senior FIFA panel overseeing governance will separately investigate “the participation in Israeli competitions of Israeli football teams allegedly based in the territory of Palestine,” soccer’s governing body said after a meeting of …

Lebanon indefinitely postpones all football matches amid Israel’s attacks
3 months ago

Lebanon indefinitely postpones all football matches amid Israel’s attacks

Al Jazeera  

Football matches in all tournaments have been postponed due to Israeli attacks, the Lebanese Football Association said. The Lebanese Football Association has postponed all football matches in its affiliated domestic tournaments indefinitely in the wake of Israel’s attacks in southern Lebanon and rising fears of an all-out war. At least 558 people, including 50 children, have been killed and 1,835 …

'Address injustice': AIFF seeks probe into Qatar's controversial goal in World Cup qualifier
6 months, 1 week ago

'Address injustice': AIFF seeks probe into Qatar's controversial goal in World Cup qualifier

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation has sought an investigation into the controversial goal awarded to Qatar in their crucial World Cup qualifying match in Doha, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said on Wednesday while urging the concerned authorities to "address the injustice". The AIFF chief said India have asked for a thorough investigation into the goal that was allowed …

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer
7 months ago

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Facing a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, FIFA bought time Friday by agreeing to seek legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting within two months. “Due to the urgency of the situation, an extraordinary FIFA Council will be convened and will take place before July 20 to review …

FIFA to discuss possible Israel expulsion as Palestine women's team plays 'solidarity friendly' in Ireland
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA to discuss possible Israel expulsion as Palestine women's team plays 'solidarity friendly' in Ireland

ABC  

Less than a week after the United Nations passed a resolution favouring Palestinian membership, FIFA is the next global governing body set to enter the discussion as they address a proposal to expel Israel from international football. FIFA will vote on a proposal introduced by the Palestinian Football Association to expel Israel from world football due to violations of international …

Palestine FA demands Israel be kicked out of Fifa
8 months ago

Palestine FA demands Israel be kicked out of Fifa

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The clearest example of this is ‘Beitar Jerusalem FC’, which is an …

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict
8 months ago

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

Associated Press  

GENEVA — 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 …

Israel Eye History as Final Three Euro 2024 Places Up For Grabs
9 months ago

Israel Eye History as Final Three Euro 2024 Places Up For Grabs

News 18  

Israel’s footballers are aiming to make history by reaching the European Championship for the first time amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the final three places at Euro 2024 up for grabs over the next week. Also, check Players vying for IPL 2024 Orange Cap and IPL 2024 Purple Cap Thursday’s semi-final against Iceland will be played …

UEFA supports Israel’s status in soccer ahead of Euro 2024 playoff games next month
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA supports Israel’s status in soccer ahead of Euro 2024 playoff games next month

Associated Press  

PARIS — Israel’s status in European soccer is not in question, UEFA said Thursday, ahead of playoff games involving the men’s national team next month amid the conflict with Hamas. Since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and the resulting war, Israeli club and national teams have not hosted games in UEFA competitions because of security concerns. Russian …

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests

The Telegraph  

Uefa has “no intention” of throwing Israel out of the European Championship over the country’s response to the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks there. The governing body’s general secretary, Theodore Theodoridis, ruled out imposing a ban on the country after a group of Middle East football associations called for it to be banished from the world game amid the ongoing …

Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary

Associated Press  

FELCSUT, Hungary — The captain of Israel’s soccer team on Tuesday displayed the shoe of a young boy he said was kidnapped by Hamas militants during their deadly Oct. 7 raid, an act of solidarity with Israelis held captive in Gaza ahead of the team’s game in Hungary. Team captain Eli Dasa was addressing a news conference in Felcsut, the …

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war
1 year, 1 month ago

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The national soccer team’s head …

Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches v Switzerland, Romania to be held in Hungary
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches v Switzerland, Romania to be held in Hungary

The Hindu  

Two of Israel’s upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games will be played in Hungary, European football’s governing body UEFA announced on Tuesday. The Pancho Arena in Felcsut will host Israel’s Group I qualifying game against Switzerland on November 15 and its November 18 match against Romania. Earlier, Israel’s away game against Kazakhstan in the Women’s Nations League was rescheduled to November …

‘Many players have died’: Israel’s war on Gaza hits Palestinian football
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Many players have died’: Israel’s war on Gaza hits Palestinian football

Al Jazeera  

As Palestine prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, footballers are subjected to the wrath of Israeli violence. Palestinian football survived the upheaval of the second Intifada from 2000 to 2005, deepening occupation, and five Israeli wars on Gaza, with the national team successfully qualifying for three straight Asian Cup competitions. The striker has only intermittent contact with his family and …

FIFA president Infantino offers condolences in letter to Israel and Palestine FAs
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA president Infantino offers condolences in letter to Israel and Palestine FAs

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wrote to the Israel and Palestine Football Associations on Friday, offering his condolences over the “horrendous violence” in the past week in a conflict that has taken over 2,700 lives so far. our deepest condolences to the Israel Football Association and the Palestine Football Association, in light of the horrendous violence that has been occurring over …

FIFA set to approve reintegration of Russian youth football teams return to competition amid Ukraine war: Reports
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA set to approve reintegration of Russian youth football teams return to competition amid Ukraine war: Reports

The Hindu  

FIFA is set to approve the reintegration of Russian youth teams into under-17 competitions and ease a total international ban on the country, amid the war in Ukraine. FIFA’s 37-member ruling body, including nine from UEFA, will be meeting eight days after the European football body provoked a rare split among its own executive committee, and member federations by welcoming …

Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar
1 year, 9 months ago

Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar

The Hindu  

At an upcoming meeting of national soccer federations, FIFA will be urged to compensate migrant workers and families of those who died or were injured on World Cup projects in Qatar. The Norwegian proposal calls on FIFA to fulfil its policy commitment to provide a remedy when it has “caused or contributed to adverse human rights impacts.” “This is an …

World Cup 2022: Palestine beats Israel on football’s big stage
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Palestine beats Israel on football’s big stage

Al Jazeera  

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is still underway, but there is already one early winner: Palestine. Looking at the abundant number of Palestinian flags, seeing the Palestinian armbands and bracelets, and hearing the “free Palestine” chants at the stadiums, fan zones, in the streets and on social media, one may think that Palestine is among the 32 countries whose …

Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning
2 years ago

Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning

Associated Press  

LONDON — Soccer — or football, to most of the global billions watching the World Cup this month — is not human society itself, with all its thorny issues. In early November, just weeks before the most heavily scrutinized World Cup in the tournament’s history kicked off in Qatar, top FIFA officials sent a letter urging teams to “let football …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qataris Wear Pro-Palestinian Armbands Amid 'OneLove' Row
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qataris Wear Pro-Palestinian Armbands Amid 'OneLove' Row

News 18  

A handful of Qataris wore armbands featuring a pro-Palestinian design at the Japan-Germany World Cup match on Wednesday, according to photos posted on Twitter, amid a row over political symbols that are permitted at football’s main event. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 …

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist. People were cursing and threatening us.” Palestinian fans from across the Arab world — including descendants of those who fled or were forced from their homes in the 1948 war over Israel’s creation — traipsed through the streets of Doha this week draped in Palestinian flags. A group of …

WORLD CUP 2022 | Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

WORLD CUP 2022 | Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 24, 2022 14:14 IST It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist. Resentment remains Controversy has followed Israelis and Palestinians pouring into Doha, revealing just how entrenched and emotive their violent century-old conflict remains, including Israel’s open-ended occupation of lands Palestinians want for a future state. People were cursing and threatening us.” ‘Free Palestine!’ Palestinian fans from …

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy

The Independent  

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'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech
2 years, 1 month ago

'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The head of the world soccer governing body FIFA in a bizarre speech on Saturday blamed Europe for triggering the controversy over human rights abuses in Qatar, this year’s World Cup host. Amnesty International harshly criticized Infantino after his remarks, saying he was guilty of “brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms” and “dismissing the enormous price paid …

FIFA World Cup Qatar and migrant workers: The controversy that isn't
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar and migrant workers: The controversy that isn't

India Today  

After the 2018 mega FIFA World Cup in Russia, the 2022 FIFA is all set to be hosted by Qatar, a country most people hadn’t even heard about. With that, Qatar became the first country in the Middle East to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events, beating stiff competition from the United States, Australia, UK, Japan and South …

Israel urges soccer fans going to Qatar to keep low profile
2 years, 1 month ago

Israel urges soccer fans going to Qatar to keep low profile

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel is urging its citizens traveling to the FIFA World Cup this week to be less visibly Israeli. “The Iranian team will be in the World Cup and we estimate that tens of thousands fans will follow it, and there will be other fans from Gulf countries that we don’t have diplomatic relationship with,” said Lior …

Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to World Cup

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Soccer fans from Israel and the Palestinian territories will be able to fly directly to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar from Tel Aviv for the first time, soccer’s global governing body announced Thursday. Washington lauded the development and said it will “benefit Israeli and Palestinian soccer fans alike as a step towards expanding greater freedom of travel …

FIFA World Cup: Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to Qatar for World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to Qatar for World Cup

The Hindu  

Football fans from Israel and the Palestinian territories will be able to fly directly to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar from Tel Aviv for the first time, football’s global governing body announced on Thursday. Israel may still refuse to grant exit permits to residents of Gaza seeking to fly out of Tel Aviv to attend the World Cup. Israeli …

FIFA announces Tel Aviv-Doha charter flights for Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA announces Tel Aviv-Doha charter flights for Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Qatar says flight arrangement adheres to FIFA’s hosting rules but insists its stance on normalising ties with Israel remains unchanged. FIFA announced on Thursday the operation of direct charter flights between Tel Aviv and Doha during the upcoming football World Cup, with Qatar stressing that its stance on normalising relations with Israel, with whom it does not have diplomatic relations, …

World Cup 2022: England and Wales join European nations in letter to FIFA over Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: England and Wales join European nations in letter to FIFA over Qatar

Daily Mail  

The English and Welsh Football Associations have joined eight others in vowing to use the upcoming World Cup in Qatar to keep advocating for human rights and for migrant workers to be supported. It comes after it was reported earlier this week that FIFA had written to nations participating in the World Cup urging them to 'focus on the football' …

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar

The Independent  

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From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar

India Today  

FIFA has pleaded with the World Cup teams, urging them to now focus on football instead of dragging ideological or political differences at the 2022 Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samour wrote a letter to 32 participating nations after the teams made several protests on issues ranging from LGBTQI+ rights to the treatment of migrant workers. …

FIFA urges World Cup teams to ‘focus on the football’ in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA urges World Cup teams to ‘focus on the football’ in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

FIFA asks participating nations to reserve judgement in the face of protests over LGBTQ issues and migrant worker rights. The international football governing body has sent a letter to all 32 World Cup teams, urging them to “focus on the football” in Qatar and not let the sport “be dragged into every ideological or political battle that exists”. The letter …

FIFA send letter to World Cup teams asking them NOT to focus on Qatar's human rights issues
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA send letter to World Cup teams asking them NOT to focus on Qatar's human rights issues

Daily Mail  

FIFA chiefs Gianni Infantino and Fatma Samoura have sent a letter to all 32 World Cup nations pleading with them to stick to football when the tournament kicks-off. The build-up to the competition, which starts in Qatar on November 20, has been overshadowed by a raft of social issues surrounding the Islamic nation's human rights record. And Sportsmail understands, FIFA …

World Cup 2022: Shakhtar Donetsk urges FIFA to remove Iran and have Ukraine as replacement
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Shakhtar Donetsk urges FIFA to remove Iran and have Ukraine as replacement

The Hindu  

Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine’s top football club on Monday urged FIFA to remove Iran from the World Cup because of the country's alleged military support to the Russian invasion. The club’s chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of “direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians,” suggesting his own country’s team should play in Qatar instead as a replacement. Football's world body …

Israel Confirms Talks on Temporary Qatar Office for FIFA World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Israel Confirms Talks on Temporary Qatar Office for FIFA World Cup

News 18  

Israel and Qatar, which have no diplomatic relations, have discussed opening a temporary Israeli office in the Gulf state during the World Cup, an Israeli official told AFP Wednesday. “There was contact between Israeli and Qatari officials," an Israeli diplomatic official said, confirming the discussions had centred on opening a “temporary" office for Israeli fans attending the World Cup. Qatar …

How the Qatar World Cup will highlight Israel’s blockade of Gaza
2 years, 3 months ago

How the Qatar World Cup will highlight Israel’s blockade of Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Gaza City – Palestinian footballer Fadi Jaber was overjoyed when Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup. Jaber believes FIFA has not made enough effort to support the Palestinian footballers from Gaza to facilitate their careers and travel to Qatar for the World Cup. ‘Global disregard’ Alaa Attia, a 32-year-old footballer, told Al Jazeera that there is …

Fifa urged to offer Qatar World Cup workers $440m compensation package after new Amnesty International report
2 years, 7 months ago

Fifa urged to offer Qatar World Cup workers $440m compensation package after new Amnesty International report

The Independent  

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FIFA warned court of World Cup chaos if Russia played
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA warned court of World Cup chaos if Russia played

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Letting Russia try to qualify for the World Cup risked doing “irreparable and chaotic” harm to the competition, FIFA successfully argued at sport’s highest court. The interim ruling in Russia’s appeal on March 18 — pending a full appeal hearing likely due at CAS in the weeks ahead -- ensured the men’s team could not play Poland six …

Fifa criticised after damning new report of labour abuses in Qatar ahead of World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Fifa criticised after damning new report of labour abuses in Qatar ahead of World Cup

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar hit back at 'ridiculous' attack by Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar hit back at 'ridiculous' attack by Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal

Firstpost  

Van Gaal said this week that it was “ridiculous” for the World Cup to be held in Qatar and that FIFA had only been motivated by money. Doha: Qatar’s top World Cup organiser has hit back at Louis van Gaal for criticising the decision to hold the event in the Gulf state, saying the Netherlands coach has failed to understand …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Danish sports minister says team won't boycott showpiece event in Qatar
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Danish sports minister says team won't boycott showpiece event in Qatar

Firstpost  

Qatar has faced criticism amid reports of discriminatory laws and conditions for the migrant workers preparing the Gulf nation for next year’s tournament. Despite calling it “a wrong decision” to stage next year’s World Cup in Qatar, the Danish sports minister said on Wednesday that a boycott of the tournament is not the answer. Speaking a day after Denmark qualified …

Top footballers unite in solidarity with Palestinians
3 years, 7 months ago

Top footballers unite in solidarity with Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

As Israeli bombardment continues in Gaza, sporting stars from the UK to Chile raise the Palestinian flag and post messages of support. Letter to Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana, Leicester Football Club, who used the occasion of the FA cup triumph to show solidarity with the Palestinian people 🇵🇸🙏🏽✌🏽✊@Wesley_Fofanaa@HamzaChoudhury1@LCFC #SavePalestine #Jerusalem #GazaUnderAttack pic.twitter.com/1gSm7tJnH8 — Husam Zomlot May 15, 2021 ‘Pray …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany's Toni Kroos slams hosts Qatar over treatment of migrant workers
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany's Toni Kroos slams hosts Qatar over treatment of migrant workers

Firstpost  

Kroos’ comments came after the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Norway all protested by wearing T-shirts with messages such as “Human Rights” or “Football supports change” before World Cup qualifiers over the last week. Berlin: Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has sharply criticised 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar in the wake of several European teams protesting about conditions …

Qatar World Cup: Calls to boycott tournament ‘10 years too late’, says Joshua Kimmich
3 years, 8 months ago

Qatar World Cup: Calls to boycott tournament ‘10 years too late’, says Joshua Kimmich

The Independent  

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AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines
4 years ago

AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines

Associated Press  

Qatar is now planning for a “complete normal” World Cup in 2022 after the rapid progress in producing vaccines for the coronavirus, the tournament CEO told The Associated Press on Sunday ahead of the European qualifying draw. “The introduction of the vaccine and the rollout of the vaccine, it’s definitely good news for everybody,” 2022 World Cup chief executive Nasser …

FIFA trial: Swiss court sets October 30 for verdict - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

FIFA trial: Swiss court sets October 30 for verdict - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The nine-day trial of Qatari football executive Nasser al-Khelaifi and former FIFA official Jerome Valcke ended on Thursday, with Switzerland’s federal criminal court saying a verdict will be announced October 30. Prosecutors have asked for Al-Khelaifi to get a 28-month sentence, with all but four months suspended, for inciting Valcke as FIFA’s then-secretary general to commit “aggravated criminal mismanagement.” Al-Khelaifi, …

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