FIFA has named a condition for Israel's suspension from tournaments

Despite the possible desire of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to exclude Israel from official tournaments, the decision of the International Football Federation (FIFA) on this issue depends on the position of the United States. This was announced on October 6 by the match director of the organization, Alisher Nikimbayev.

"Perhaps UEFA wants to exclude Israel from official tournaments, but everything depends on FIFA's position. FIFA's position today depends on the United States," he said in a conversation with the portal. Metaratings.ru .

Nikimbayev noted that the United States is the only remaining ally of Israel. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that politics affects football, adding that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is trying to maintain good relations with US President Donald Trump, which influences the decisions of the organization.

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Earlier in the day, it became known that at a meeting of the FIFA council, which was held in Zurich, the issue of the suspension of Israeli national teams and clubs from participating in international competitions was not raised. According to the "Sport-Express", this topic was not even on the agenda of the meeting.

Prior to that, on September 18, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) explained its decision not to suspend athletes from Israel by saying that they peacefully coexist with competitors from Palestine. It was noted that this statement was made after the Spanish authorities called for the suspension of Israeli athletes along with Russian ones.

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