At the FIFA Congress
Asian federation calls for sanctions against Israel
Asia's Football Confederation (AFC) is supporting the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) following its request for sanctions against Israel at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok.
"The AFC stands with the Palestinian Football Association," said AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa on Thursday. The PFA sees a breach of international law, particularly in Gaza, and refers to FIFA statutes relating to human rights. The application is likely aimed at excluding Israel.
"We all suffer from what is happening in Palestine," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Soccer cannot do much to change situations worldwide. "What we can do is show unity, because soccer unites everyone." The agenda of the FIFA Congress on Friday generally includes a "discussion" on proposals from member associations, but no vote has yet been scheduled. In its motion, the PFA calls for "appropriate, immediate sanctions against Israeli teams" due to the Gaza war.
According to dpa, the possibility of transferring the issue to the FIFA Council is being examined. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz recently described the chairman of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Radzhub, as a "terrorist in a suit who has publicly supported the crimes of Hamas".
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