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Palestinian soccer chief’s bid for FIFA to net Israel backfires
The soccer’s world governing body rejected a demand on Wednesday presented by Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub to impose sanctions on and suspend countries that “violate citizens’ rights.”
The bid, which clearly targeted Israel,...
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder welcomes FIFA Council’s move to defer decision...
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder commended the executive council of the international football association, FIFA, for deferring its decision on the standing of the Israeli Football Association. The council made its announcement...