Gianni Infantino’s attempt at forcing Israel-Palestine handshake backfires at Fifa Congress
3 sources covered this · see comparison → ⚠ Left-onlyFifa President Gianni Infantino's attempt to orchestrate a handshake between representatives of the Israel Football Association and the Palestine Football Federation at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver led to a tense confrontation, as Palestinian federation president Jibril Rajoub refused to participate. Rajoub cited ongoing conflict and Israel's occupation as reasons for his refusal, emphasizing the suffering of Palestinians and criticizing Fifa's inaction on Israeli settlement clubs. The moment, intended to promote unity through football, instead highlighted deep political divisions, with Rajoub eventually shaking hands only after a private conversation with Infantino.
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