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FIFA president Gianni Infantino's attempt to orchestrate a public handshake between Israeli and Palestinian delegates at FIFA Congress backfired.

The Palestinian football federation's president refused to stand alongside the Israel FA's vice-president despite Gianni Infantino's insistence

Delegates continued to watch on as Rajoub resisted Infantino's suggestion for a handshake, leading to the FIFA president addressing the two men.

The FIFA Congress was overshadowed by a controversial move from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, when he tried to orchestrate a handshake between...

Palestine Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with Basim Sheikh Suliman, the vice president of Israel's soccer...

Palestine Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with Basim Sheikh Suliman, the vice president of Israel’s soccer...

The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that Iran will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during FIFA’s annual...

Jibril Rajoub refuses handshakeInfantino to seek third term as presidentFifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed his intention to stand for...

Iran's place in the finals had been in doubt following air strikes launched by the US and Israel against the country

The Palestinian football federation's president refused to stand alongside the Israel FA's vice-president despite Gianni Infantino's insistence

Tensions surfaced at FIFA's 76th Congress in Canada after an attempted symbolic gesture by president Gianni Infantino involving representatives...

His comments follow recent uncertainty stemming from US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February.

Iran's participation was in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential round of 32 match v US...

Groups want to look at impact of World Cup on cityVancouver will host seven World Cup matchesSign up for the World Behind The Cup...

The Irishman has emerged as the frontrunner in recent days for the Hoops job but how would it go down with a section of fans?

Imad Zatara was capped 28 times for Palestine between 2004 and 2015 and scored on his debut in a 2006 World Cup qualifier against Iraq.

Former Celtic boss Ronny Deila has hinted he will quit Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv at the end of the season for family reasons.

Southampton star Daniel Peretz labelled Wembley "the house of football" and said he grew up in Israel dreaming of playing in the famous stadium.

FIFA has firmly rejected a controversial proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the suggestion coming from a US...

As the days near for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Iran still finds its 2026 FIFA World Cup participation remains dicey....

America and Israel's joint attack on Iran in February and the subsequent war that has broken out has plunged the Middle Eastern country's place at...

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan will soon meet with Christopher Nkunku’s agent, and the subject of his summer departure is expected to be discussed....

America and Israel's joint attack on Iran back in February and the subsequent war that has broken out has plunged the country's place at this...

Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila believes the atmosphere surrounding the Tel Aviv derby can match the intensity of the Glasgow derby… Now in...

Leeds United were constantly linked with Tottenham’s Manor Solomon last summer. The Israeli winger spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Elland Road,...

Luxembourg vs Israel: all the latest World Cup Women's European Qualifiers League phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Iran are still scheduled to play at this summer’s World Cup and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has offered a fresh update on their place amid the...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is 'sure' Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup despite military conflicts with the U.S. and Israel.

Israel vs Bulgaria: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2026 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.

With tension still existing in the Middle East due to the conflict amongst Israel, the USA, and Mexico, Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule came...

Zahra Ghanbari had been on list of ‘traitors' whose assets were frozenLatest move taken ‘following her change in behaviour'Iran's judiciary said on...

Israel vs Luxembourg: all the latest World Cup Women's European Qualifiers League phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Israel vs Norway: all the latest FIFA Futsal World Cup 2028 Preliminary round match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Photo : Israel Ajana (left) opens the scoring.. (JS) Report by James Smith. Photos by James Smith & George Lewington. Gale force winds again...

Israel vs Kazakhstan: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2026 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Estonia vs Israel: all the latest FIFA Futsal World Cup 2028 Preliminary round match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Greece vs Israel: all the latest FIFA Futsal World Cup 2028 Preliminary round match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Malta vs Israel: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2026 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the world is experiencing a number of conflicts. For the past month, the Middle East has found itself in a...

Social media has witnessed a public spat between the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech,...

Photo : Israel Ajana celebrates scoring the winning goal. Report by & photos by James Smith. M.o.M graphic by George Lewington. Dunstable Town...

Steven Berghuis has come to Oscar Gloukh’s defense. The Israeli was brought to Amsterdam for around fifteen million euros, but is far from a...

Goalkeeper on representing Israel and learning from Manuel Neuer at Bayern Munich as Saints target FA Cup upset on SaturdayA few days after...

A first face-to-face meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino since the U.S. and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28 made genuine...

Iran honoured the victims before their friendly with Costa Rice (Picture: Getty) Iran’s men’s football national team held up pictures of children...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national...

Israel vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: all the latest European Under-21 Championship 2027 Qualifying round match information including stats, form,...

Germany vs Israel: all the latest European Under-19 Championship 2026 Round 1 match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Israel vs England: all the latest European Under-17 Championship 2026 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Team make gesture before loss to Nigeria in TurkeyAttack on Iranian school killed more than 175 peopleIran's players wore black armbands and held...

The Iran men's national football team wore black armbands and held school bags as their anthem played before a match in Turkey on Friday, in what a...

The Iranian team held schoolbags while their national anthem played ahead of Friday's match

Below is a video summary of the Georgia vs. Israel match, featuring goals from Khvicha...

In a friendly match, Georgia will face Israel at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium this Thursday (kick-off...

Georgia vs Israel: all the latest Friendly Matches match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Israel vs Estonia: all the latest European Under-17 Championship 2026 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Israel vs Austria: all the latest European Under-19 Championship 2026 Round 1 match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Georgia and Israel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Ghanaian centre-back David Acquah has seen his contract with FC Aarau automatically extended by one year, keeping him at the Swiss club until June...

From World Cup preparations to Champions League complications, the issues facing football in the region It has been a little over three weeks since...

Martin Odegaard has missed Arsenal’s last eight matches in all competitions (Picture: Getty) Martin Odegaard has been rendered ‘grumpy’ and...

Former Ghana U-20 midfielder Emmanuel Agyei announced himself in style with his first goal for Dundee United in their impressive 2-0 victory over...

The world governing body was scathing in its condemnation of the IFA for discrimination but let it off with a slap on the wrist

LISBON, Portugal — A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico ahead of...

A Fifa committee recommended no action against the Israel FA after the Palestinian FA raised a complaint

The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup finds itself in a period of several global conflicts. Recently, the Middle East has found itself the victim of a...

Governing body declines to take action against settlement clubs given ‘complex matter' of West Bank's legal status

FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on Thursday for "multiple breaches" of its anti-discrimination...

FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Israel Football Association (IFA) after finding multiple breaches of its obligations...

FIFA also decided Thursday to take no action on formal complaints by the Palestinian soccer federation in 2024 against its Israeli counterpart,...

Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled

The impending 2026 FIFA World Cup coincides with a period of significant global conflict. Just a few days after the cartel violence in Mexico, the...

American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have placed their participation in the tournament in doubt

After America and Israel put paid to the Dubai training trip, the league leaders are heading to other sunnier climes

FIFA has confirmed that the schedule for the 2026 World Cup remains unchanged, despite efforts by Iran to relocate their group stage matches to...

Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj has declared that his country's national team will not travel to the United States for the 2026...

A youthful Everton Under-18s suffered a 4-1 Premier League U18 (North) defeat at home to Derby County. The visitors proved the more clinical of the...

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the world is currently torn apart. Just days after the cartel violence in Mexico, the Middle East...

Donald Trump has said it’s not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to compete at the World Cup (Picture: Getty) Iran are seeking to have their World Cup...

Iran are due to play all three group games in the USTrump said Iran should not play for their ‘life and safety'Iran's football federation has said...

Iran is reportedly seeking to relocate its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The Middle...

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has assured that Iran remains set to participate in the 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico....

Donald Trump warned the Iranian football team not to play at the World Cup amid the USA and Israel conflict with the country, but the Asian...

With just a few months left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the world is currently fighting numerous...

Photo : Israel Ajana scores the second goal. Report and photos by James Smith. A frustrating afternoon in Hertfordshire as Dunstable Town produced...

The countdown to this summer's World Cup continues to be dominated by the implications on the tournament of the American and Israeli air strikes...

The United States' and Israel's war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team's status...