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Will FIFA enforce its rules against West Bank teams in Israel Football Association?

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Published: 20 September 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Israel on verge of being dismissed from world soccer because of settlement teams – Rogel Alpher – Haaretz 17.09.16
Many people won't be aware of Beitar Givat Ze'ev, a small club that plays its games in the Israeli third division. But it could be why Israel is kicked out of the World Cup and all international soccer competitions next month.

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Euro MPs lobby FIFA to ban Israeli teams in occupied West Bank – Andrew Warshaw - Inside World Football 13.09.16

Israeli fans blocked from Italian stadium by Palestinian protesters
– The Jerusalem Post 15.09.16

Why do Scottish football fans back the Palestinians?
August 30, 2016

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