News for Sepp Blatter Agreement Reached for Israel-'Palestine' MatchFIFA President Sepp Blatter tells journalists Israeli PM agreed to facilitate friendly match at some point 'in future.' Bibi Blasts PA's 'Politicization of Football'In meeting with FIFA head Sepp Blatter, PM attacks PA attempts to ban Israel; 'If you politicize it once, you politicize it for everyone.' Israel Slams 'Cynical' PA Bid to Oust it from FIFAIsrael Football Association chief notes PA push has 'nothing to do with sports' and could set dangerous precedents. FIFA President Asks Israel to Make ConcessionFIFA president Sepp Blatter says he hopes to head off a vote to suspend Israel, but also urges Israel to make a concession. Rajoub Vows to Push Ahead with Israel BanPalestinian Football Association head vows to push ahead with efforts to have Israel suspended from FIFA.FIFA Pres. Rejects PA Bid to Ban 'Racist' IsraelSoccer federation president dismisses says ban would 'harm the whole organization,' ahead of meeting with PA minister Jibril Rajoub.FIFA Reiterates Qatar Will Host World CupDespite a report indicating corruption, FIFA’s president says it would take "an earthquake" for Qatar not to host the 2022 World Cup. Did FIFA Cancel Qatar's Hosting of 2022 Games?German newspaper quotes FIFA president as saying that Qatar won't host 2022 World Cup, but FIFA denies the report. 'Palestine' Soccer Player Uses Position for HamasSport Minister writes to FIFA, calls for condemnation of reports that player met Hamas terrorist abroad, got money and messages. |
