The FIFA Disciplinary Commission will begin an investigation into the alleged crime of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association in Israel, according to a mandate from the body’s Council that was agreed on Thursday at a meeting held in Zurich
The Council will also entrust the Commission on Governance, Audit and Compliance with the mission of investigating – and subsequently advising – on the participation in Israeli competitions of Israeli football teams allegedly based in the territory of Palestine.
Both decisions responded to the proposal presented by the Palestinian Football Association to the Israeli Football Association at the 74th FIFA Congress, held on May 17 in Bangkok, the organization reported.
Infantino’s position
FIFA President Gianni Infantino He noted that the organization’s Council “acted with due diligence on this very sensitive matter and, based on a thorough review, we followed the advice of independent experts.”
“The current violence in the region proves that, above all considerations, and as stated at the 74th FIFA Congress, we need peace. We are still shocked by what is happening and our thoughts are with those who are suffering, so we urge all parties to restore peace in the region with immediate effect,” Infantino added.
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Source: La Verdad
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