Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires
by Matt Hughes Global sports business correspondent from on (#75AY9)
Jibril Rajoub refuses handshake at Fifa congress
Infantino to seek third term as president
The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed his intention to stand for re-election for a third full term next year after an attempt to orchestrate a handshake between the Palestinian and Israeli delegates at congress backfired.
The Palestinian Football Federation president, Jibril Rajoub, refused to stand alongside Israel FA vice-president, Basim Sheikh Suliman, in an awkward moment towards the end of the 76th Fifa congress after both men had been called to the stage in Vancouver by Infantino.
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