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Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs boycott of US World Cup over Trump policies

Sepp Blatter backed calls to boycott the US hosted World Cup, as international soccer figures raised concerns over travel bans and immigration policies under the Trump administration.

Joseph S. Blatter attends a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015.
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US proposes 5-year social media review for World Cup tourists

; View of the game ball before a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Bank of America Stadium

#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study

United States fans with a rainbow Pride flag during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France, July 7, 2019

Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections


FIFA to investigate alleged discrimination by Israel raised by Palestine FA

In its proposal, the PFA wanted FIFA to adopt "appropriate sanctions" against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs.

 Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub speaks during the 74th FIFA Congress, May 17, 2024,  in Bangkok.

FIFA delay again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

The PFA had submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, with FIFA ordering an urgent legal evaluation and promising to address it at an extraordinary meeting of its council in July.

Demonstrators gathered outside the South African Football Association building to demand that FIFA suspend Israel's membership, March 16, 2024, in Johannesburg.

Is FIFA going to ban Israeli soccer this week? All you need to know

Israel has denied the accusations by the Palestinian Football Association, with the Israeli soccer chief calling attempts to remove Israel “cynical" and "hostile."

Demonstrators gathered outside the South African Football Association building to demand that FIFA suspend Israel's membership, March 16, 2024, in Johannesburg.

To keep football beautiful, give the Palestinian campaign of hate a ‘red card’ - opinion

In order to indeed keep football as a force for good and politics out of sport, FIFA must once and for all give a ‘red card’ to Jibril Rajoub’s relentless campaign of hate against Israel.

 Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier - Group I - Andorra v Israel - Estadi Nacional, Andorra La Vella, Andorra - November 21, 2023 Israel players pose for a team group photo before the match

FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian bid to suspend Israel

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) had submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May over the war in Gaza, with FIFA ordering an urgent legal evaluation.

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FIFA orders legal review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

The Palestinian proposal accuses the Israel Football Association (IFA) of complicity in violations of international law by the Israeli government and discrimination against Arab players.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks after Brazil won the bid to host the Women's World Cup, during the 74th FIFA Congress at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024.

'UEFA should ban Israel from international competitions,' says Russian soccer official

Accusing UEFA of being biased, he related his comments to the current conflict between Israel and Hamas to the war between Russia and Ukraine that began last year.

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Yael Arad to FIFA president: Put yourself in Israel's shoes

Israeli Olympic Committee chair Yael Arad confronts FIFA president for lack of condemnation following Hamas atrocities.


Athletes’ Israel support continues to rise

Blatt’s moving message • Mayweather sends aid on private plane • Olympic medalists weigh in

Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. arranged for a private plane filled with supplies to be flown to Israel in order to help those in need of aid.

Spanish soccer chief's mother goes on hunger strike after son kissed player

Angeles Bejar said her strike would last "until a solution is found to the inhumane and bloody hunt they are carrying out against my son with something he does not deserve."

  FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group E - Japan v Spain - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 1, 2022 President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales in the stands before the match.