"World football's governing body found the IFA had committed breaches of 'articles 13 (offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play) and 15 (discrimination and racist abuse) of the Fifa disciplinary code'. In addition to the fine and warning, the IFA has to display 'a significant and highly visible banner with the words 'Football Unites the World - No to Discrimination' alongside the Israel Football Association's logo' at its next three home matches."
"Fifa added 'the decision remains subject to a potential appeal' by the IFA. The PFA also accused the IFA of 'allowing inclusion of football teams located on the territory of another association (Palestine) in its national league'. On this, Fifa said it 'should take no action given that ... the final legal status of the West Bank remains an unresolved and highly complex matter under public international law'."
"It has also ordered the IFA to 'invest one third of the fine ... towards the implementation of a comprehensive plan to ensure action against discrimination and to prevent repeated incidents'. 'The size, layout, and positioning of the banner in the stadium shall be submitted by the Israel Football Association to Fifa at the latest 15 days before each match for approval,' said Fifa in a statement."
FIFA's disciplinary committee investigated the Israeli Football Association following a Palestine Football Association complaint regarding racism in Israeli football. The investigation found the IFA violated FIFA's articles on offensive behavior and discrimination. Penalties include a 150,000 Swiss Francs fine, a formal warning, and mandatory display of anti-discrimination banners at three home matches. The IFA must also invest one-third of the fine toward implementing a comprehensive anti-discrimination plan. FIFA declined to take action on the PFA's complaint about West Bank-based teams in Israeli leagues, citing the unresolved legal status of the territory. The Palestine FA cancelled friendly matches due to Middle East conflict.
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