Tag: FIFA
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Re-Elected Despite Corruption Scandals, Arrests
FIFA Pres. Sepp Blatter, 79, was re-elected to a fifth term heading the world soccer federation, despite bribery allegations.
No Goal – Rajoub Drops FIFA Sportsfare Attack on Israel
At the last minute before the proposal was to go to vote, Rajoub submitted an amendment that would cancel the bid to suspend Israel.
Bomb Threat Clears Out FIFA Congress (for Lunch)
Zurich police have confirmed there was a bomb threat to blow up the FIFA congress, but they have since allowed the annual convention to continue following a search.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Invade FIFA Congress
They stopped Blatter from speaking, waved PA flags and demanded "Israel out."
Netanyahu Warns FIFA: Palestinian Threats Will Destroy International Sport
PM Netanyahu warns FIFA that Palestinian blackmail will ultimately kill the international soccer federation which hopes to expel Israel from the group.
One of Indicted FIFA Officials Blamed ‘Zionism’ for 2011 Bribe Charge
A former of official of the same FIFA, which is considering expelling Israel, blamed "Zionism" for a bribe charge in 2011.
Mass Arrests of FIFA Officials Omit PA Terrorist Rajoub
Shurat HaDin calls for expulsion of PA soccer chief Rajoub for inciting terror - hours before Swiss arrests of FIFA officials for various charges of corruption.
FIFA Pres. to Bibi: No Reason to Suspend Israel, But That Might Not Help
If anyone should be kicked out of FIFA, it is the Palestinian Authority.
PLO Targets Israeli Soccer Athletes
The "Palestinians" have a long history of targeting Israeli athletes.
FIFA World Cup in Brazil to be Protected by Israeli Security Systems
The FIFA stadium, which will seat 44,000 fans, will be protected by an Israeli company’s advanced security systems.
British Soccer Group Says Ban on Anelka Should Be Universal
The British Football Association will request that Nicolas Anelka serve his entire suspension for performing the quenelle salute regardless of the soccer team he...
Modern Golden Calf Arrived and, Thank God, Left Israel
In Moses’ absence, the Israelites melted their earrings and “Out came a golden calf.” Is there an excuse for exalting the FIFA golden Trophy?
Palestinian Soccer Chief Demands Israel’s Expulsion from FIFA
Jibril Rajub, known for torturing and murdering scores of his enemies as Arafat's top security adviser, is irate because Israeli refused a few Arab players and managers entry into the PA on security grounds.
FIFA’s Stony Silence on Soccer Field Launchers (Video)
Netanyahau showed FIFA’s president proof of missile launches underneath Hamas soccer fields. FIFA was unimpressed: Let PA soccer players travel freely or FIFA may expel Israel. No goal for Israel.
PA Cries ‘Foul,’ Cancels Peres’ ‘Peace Process Soccer Game’
The Palestinian Authority is just as stubborn as Shimon Peres. Every time he tries to resurrect it, the PA buries it deeper. This time around, they kicked his “soccer peace” game in the teeth.
Football/FIFA is a Metaphor for the UN
Sports only brings people together when stadiums aren't being used to launch rocket attacks against neighbors.
FIFA to Rebuild Hamas Rocket Launching Site
FIFA generously plans to rebuild the Gaza soccer stadium. The stadium was used as a Hamas launching pad to shoot Fajr-5 rockets at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.