FIFA Congress Politics: Tensions and Handshake Denials
Published on: May 1, 2026, 3:41 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
At the FIFA Congress, Palestinian FA President Jibril Rajoub refused a symbolic handshake with Israel FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman. FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged collaboration, but Rajoub cited deep-seated issues, rejecting what he perceived as gestures undermining Palestinian struggles. The event highlighted ongoing tensions in international sports politics.
