Author: GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

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GENEVA (AP) — Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month. The Palestine Football Association proposal to 211 member federations in Thailand calls for “appropriate sanctions, with immediate effect, against Israeli teams,” according to FIFA […]

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

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One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian soccer leader Erick Thohir said Wednesday his federation now supports Saudi Arabia. Thohir’s change of plan was detailed in a statement on the Indonesian soccer federation website hours before an online meeting of the Asian Football Confederation, whose 47 […]