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Fifa plans symbolic Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament

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  • Tournament open to all Fifa members, including Russia

  • Infantino wants to use football to promote peace

Fifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15s tournament in the United States in September.

Although not an official Under-15 World Cup, the competition will be open to all 211 Fifa members, including Russia, who remain banned at senior level.

Continue reading…Tournament open to all Fifa members, including RussiaInfantino wants to use football to promote peaceFifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15s tournament in the United States in September.Although not an official Under-15 World Cup, the competition will be open to all 211 Fifa members, including Russia, who remain banned at senior level. Continue reading…