"The Palestinian Football Association has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in occupied West Bank settlements, arguing that these clubs are illegal under international law and should not compete in leagues run by the Israel Football Association."
"PFA Vice President Susan Shalabi stated, 'Since we have exhausted every legal venue possible at FIFA, we'll still go by the rules, go by the book, and we'll appeal that decision because we think it's very unjust.'"
"Shalabi mentioned that visa problems prevented several PFA representatives from entering Canada for the FIFA Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by the delegation in attending the event."
Visa issues are impacting Palestinian and other delegations ahead of the FIFA Congress. The Palestinian Football Association has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs in occupied West Bank settlements. The PFA argues these clubs should not compete in leagues run by the Israel Football Association. FIFA has decided not to take action, citing the unresolved legal status of the occupied West Bank. Visa problems have also hindered PFA representatives from attending the Congress.
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