FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted that world football’s governing body “cannot solve geopolitical problems” as pressure grows for Israel to be banned from international competitions., Afrosport reports. A recent United Nations inquiry blamed Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, prompting renewed calls for FIFA and UEFA to suspend the nation. The matter was not officially on the agenda at the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich...
Fiorentina forward Moise Kean scored twice as Italy recorded a 5-4 win over Israel to reignite their qualification hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Afrosport reports. The Azzurri were also on target five times as they defeated Estonia 5-0 in head coach Gennaro Gattuso's first competitive game in charge, with Kean also finding the back of the net. The 25-year-old of Ivorian heritage however scored...
Daniel Maldini says he felt a ‘strong sensation’ after his record-breaking Italy debut in the 4-1 win over Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Monza midfielder made history when he came on for Napoli in the 74th minute, becoming the first time three generations of a family played for the Azzurri after his father Paolo Maldini and grandfather Cesare. Daniel like...
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...
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...
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