""Our thoughts are with those who are suffering in the many conflicts that exist around the world today, and the most important message that football can convey right now is one of peace and unity," Infantino said."
""Fifa cannot solve geopolitical problems, but it can and must promote football around the world by harnessing its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values.""
""First and foremost, [Israel] is a member of Uefa, no different than I have to deal with a member of my region for whatever reason. They have to deal with that," he said."
Fifa committed to using the power of football to bring people together in a divided world. Fifa emphasized that football can convey a message of peace and unity to those suffering in many conflicts. Fifa stated that it cannot solve geopolitical problems but can promote football by harnessing its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values. Israel's national team is participating in European World Cup qualifiers while Maccabi Tel Aviv competes in the Europa League. Amnesty International urged suspension of the Israeli Football Association from tournaments. UEFA was identified as the body responsible for decisions on its members' participation. Israel sits third in its World Cup qualifying group, six points behind Norway, with group winners qualifying automatically and runners-up entering play-offs.
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