FIFA defers decision on Palestinian request to suspend Israel

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World football’s governing body, FIFA, has deferred making a decision on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel during its council meeting on Thursday.

Instead of issuing an immediate verdict, FIFA announced the launch of a committee investigation to guide its final decision.

“The FIFA Council has implemented due diligence on this very sensitive matter and, based on a thorough assessment, we have followed the advice of the independent experts,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a statement.

The Palestinian Football Association had petitioned FIFA, requesting Israel’s…

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