Palestine FA chief hits out at Israel federation VP at FIFA Congress

Palestine Football Association president Jibril Rajoub refused to stand or shake hands with Israel FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman during a tense moment at the 76th FIFA Congress in Canada. FIFA President Gianni Infantino attempted to bring the two together, but Rajoub declined, prompting criticism from Palestinian officials who said the gesture undermined Rajoub's earlier speech condemning Israeli football activities in the West Bank. The incident followed the PFA's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel for allowing clubs in West Bank settlements to participate in Israeli leagues.