‘Stand on right side of history’ – FIFA seeks legal review over Israel suspension from

FIFA has ordered an independent legal assessment of a request by the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its ongoing genocidal onslaught on the Gaza Strip.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino stressed that “in order to ensure a fair and due process of course, this legal assessment will have to allow for inputs and claims of both members’ associations.”

Palestine FA leader Jibril Rajoub made an impassioned plea to the delegates from 211 member associations to hold a vote to suspend Israel from FIFA.

“I urge you to recall the images and sounds and consider the data depicting the immense devastation currently taking place in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, that has destroyed or severely damaged every foot,” he said.

The PFA call came up as 60 rights groups accused FIFA of double standards through a letter.

They stressed that it was “surprising that while both UEFA and FIFA suspended Russia from all competitions in 2022, they continue to turn a blind eye to Israel with the result that its teams continue to participate freely in international competitions.”

They urged FIFA to do “the right thing and apply the same sanctions to Israel that you have done in the case of Russia.”

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