FIFA does not exclude Israel from the competition: Football does not solve geopolitical conflicts, but unites a divided world
2025-10-03 10:18:29
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FIFA will not exclude Israel from the competition.
The message from FIFA president Gianni Infantino was in favor of peace.
"At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to unite people in a divided world. Our thoughts are with those suffering in the many conflicts around the world today, and the most important message that football can convey at this time is that of peace and unity."
The FIFA president has admitted that he is in contact with the confederation presidents on the issue. However, nothing has been discussed regarding a possible exclusion of Israel from international competitions, especially after the peace plan recently presented by Donald Trump, the president of the United States.
"FIFA cannot solve geopolitical problems, but it can and must promote football worldwide by exploiting its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values," he said.
