Fans Booted Over ‘Ban Israel’ Signs at Muizzu–Infantino Match; Fayyaz Says Event Insulted Muslim Sentiment
During an exhibition match between President Muizzu and FIFA President Infantino, spectators holding 'Ban Israel' signs were removed from National Stadium. Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized the event, saying it insulted Muslim sentiment and questioned FIFA's inaction on Israel. Infantino had stated FIFA cannot solve geopolitical problems. The match drew widespread criticism.
During an exhibition match between President Muizzu and FIFA President Infantino, spectators holding 'Ban Israel' signs were removed from National Stadium. Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized the event, saying it insulted Muslim sentiment and questioned FIFA's inaction on Israel. Infantino had stated FIFA cannot solve geopolitical problems. The match drew widespread criticism.
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During an exhibition match between President Muizzu and FIFA President Infantino, spectators holding 'Ban Israel' signs were removed from National Stadium. Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized the event, saying it insulted Muslim sentiment and questioned FIFA's inaction on Israel. Infantino had stated FIFA cannot solve geopolitical problems. The match drew widespread criticism.
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