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How the beautiful game is ‘being erased’ in Palestine

The PFA is urging Fifa action against illegal Israeli settlement clubs and incitement to genocide, writes JAMES NALTON

Representatives attend FIFA's 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, May 15, 2025

THE big story emerging from the 75th Fifa congress in Paraguay on Thursday was that Gianni Infantino was late to his own party.

The Fifa president had prioritised meetings in the Middle East with US President Donald Trump, crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and emir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani, causing him to be several hours late for the congress in Asuncion.

Proceedings were delayed while attendees awaited Infantino’s arrival, annoying delegates and members of the Fifa council alike.

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