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Algeria’s Atal handed seven-game ban over comments on Israel-Hamas war

Algeria’s Atal handed seven-game ban over comments on Israel-Hamas war

Algeria international Youcef Atal has been slapped with a seven-match ban by French Ligue 1 authorities (LFP) over his social media comments about the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. The Ligue 1 authorities confirmed the punishment after the 27-year-old defender was handed an indefinite suspension by his club, OGC Nice last week. In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war this month, Atal pledged his support...

Indonesia removed as FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts

Indonesia removed as FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts

World football governing body, FIFA, have announced that Indonesia will no longer be the host of the Under-20 World Cup due to protests in the country over Israel’s participation. The draw was supposed to take place in Bali on Friday but FIFA cancelled the event after Bali governor, Wayan Koster, called for a ban on the Israeli team playing on the island where they were expected...