Iran calls on FIFA to ban Israel from the tournament

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Iranian Football Federation official statement Web site He requested the International Football Federation (FIFA) to suspend Israel from international tournaments.

“Immediate action by FIFA, associations and federations will be a symbol of the implementation of the norms in the global football community charter in the field of social responsibility,” the statement said.

On February 8, the football federations of 12 Middle Eastern countries, including Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, wrote a letter It calls for Israeli teams to be banned from international football until the conflict with Palestine is over. The leader of the initiative was Ali bin al-Hussein, President of the West Asian Football Federation.

A relevant letter of objection was sent to all FIFA members. Israel Football Federation officials wished Jordan good luck in the Asian Cup final, urging them to reject the suspension offer.

Previously Ireland national team denied Shake hands with Israeli team players.

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