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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Miguel Delaney

Fifa set to dodge discussion on suspending Israel from international football

A discussion on potentially banning Israel from international football is not on the agenda for Thursday's Fifa Council meeting in Zurich, The Independent understands, meaning there can't be any vote on the issue.

Amnesty International have added to mounting pressure on football's authorities by calling for Fifa and Uefa to suspend the Israeli Football Association (IFA), specifically pointing to the contravention of Fifa’s own statutes due to clubs playing games on occupied land.

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