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Qatar 'Effectively Dismantles' System Criticized as Abusive Towards Foreign Workers Qatar 'Effectively Dismantles' Employment System Criticized as Abusive Towards Foreigners

Coronavirus Threatens Qatar's World Cup Dreams

'Our Time Has Come': Israeli Women's Soccer League Seeks Formal Recognition

Iran to Allow Women to Attend Soccer Match After Demand From FIFA

FIFA Urged to Set Deadline for Iran to Allow Women to Attend Soccer Matches

Persepolis' female fans cheer for their team at the second leg of the AFC Champions League final football match with Japan, November 10, 2018.

Iran Lets Women Attend Soccer Match, Ending Decades-old Ban

FILE Photo: FIFA presidential candidate Jordanian Prince Ali Al Hussein speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, 2015.

Ex-FIFA Official Charity Project Brings Soccer to Syrian Refugees in Jordan Ex-FIFA Official Prince Ali's Charity Project Brings Soccer to Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Croatian national football team players sing Croatian national anthem in Zagreb on July 16, 2018.

When Croatia's Soccer Team Celebrates With a Nazi-supporting Singer Croatia's National Soccer Team Celebrates With a Nazi-supporting, Fascist Singer, Dividing the County

Illustration, Russian football fans watching the Russia 2018 FIFA football World Cup, June 25, 2018.

FIFA Fines Russia for neo-Nazi Tribute at World Cup Game

World Cup: Seven Jewish Stories to Watch Out For World Cup: 7 Jewish Stories to Watch Out for – From a Viral Video to Jerusalem's Goal

France's David Trezeguet (20) misses a penalty kick against Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon during the penalty kick shoot out in the final of the soccer World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.

How Israel Gave the World Cup the Penalty Shootout If Your Team Gets Knocked Out of the World Cup in a Penalty Shootout – Blame Israel

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Iranian President Hassan Rohani in Tehran, March 1, 2018.

FIFA Chief: Iran's Rohani Says Women to Get Access to Soccer Stadiums Rohani Pledged Women Will Be Able to Attend Soccer Matches in Stadiums, FIFA Chief Says

France's David Trezeguet (20) misses a penalty kick against Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon during the penalty kick shoot out in the final of the soccer World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.

Israel’s Little-known Contribution to Soccer History Israel’s Little-known Contribution to Soccer History - Penalty Shootouts

Abraham Klein at the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, October 25, 2017.

Legendary Referee Gets Hero's Welcome at FIFA Soccer Museum Israel's Most Beloved Referee Gets Hero's Welcome at FIFA Soccer Museum

Palestinian youth hold cards reading "Israel out of FIFA," in Hebron, West Bank, May 28, 2015.

FIFA Won't Intervene in Crisis Over Settlement Soccer Teams FIFA Won't Intervene in Palestinian-Israeli Crisis Over Settlement Soccer Teams

Israeli referee Abraham Klein, second left, stands his ground against British players' protestation during a World Cup match between England and Brazil in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 7, 1970.

FIFA Museum to Honor Legendary Israeli Referee Abraham Klein

A computer image shows soccer fans in the Al Bayt Stadium, designed for the Qatar 2022 World Cup final

Arab States Ask FIFA to Bar Qatar From Hosting 2022 World Cup Qatar Crisis: Boycotting Arab States Ask FIFA to Stop Doha's 2022 World Cup Over 'Terrorism'

File photo: Football fans march before the national soccer Championship in St.Petersburg, Russia. April 28, 2012.

Russia May Be 'Turning Blind Eye' to Soccer Fans' Hidden Nazi Messages Russia May Be 'Turning Blind Eye' to Soccer Fans' Hidden Nazi Messages, Says Anti-discrimination Group

The Ariel Municipal Soccer Club and Maccabi HaSharon Netanya play against each other in the West Bank settlement of Ariel, September 23, 2016.

Let FIFA Bring Peace

A soccer match in the West Bank city of Ariel, February 2017.

Israel Tries to Avoid FIFA Settlement Teams Crisis, Proposes Own Solution

The Ariel Municipal Soccer Club and Maccabi HaSharon Netanya play against each other in the West Bank settlement of Ariel, September 23, 2016.

PM to FIFA President: Drop Palestinian Bid Against Settlement Teams Netanyahu in Call to FIFA President: Drop Palestinian Bid to Sanction Settlement Teams

Head of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, and Tokyo Sewale speak to the media in front of the separation barrier near Ramallah, May 7, 2015.

FIFA May Give Israel 6 Months to Stop Games in Settlements FIFA Mulls Giving Israel Six Months to Stop Soccer Games in Settlements

Tokyo Sexwale, foreground, FIFA's mediator or Israeli-Palestinian soccer dispute, in front of the separation barrier on the outskirts of the West Bank city of Ramallah, May 7, 2015.

Israel Fighting to Stop FIFA From Suspending Settlement Teams Israel Fighting to Stop FIFA From Suspending Settlement Soccer Teams

Head coach Julen Lopetegui with the Spanish national soccer team: Politics is a secondary problem to sport.

Game of Politics |

Israel Heads to Spanish BDS Stronghold for World Cup Qualifier Israel's National Soccer Team Heads to Spanish BDS Bastion for World Cup Qualifier

Jibril Rajoub, President of Palestinian Football Association, gestures with a red card as he addresses the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich, Switzerland, May 29, 2015.

Palestinians Threaten Court Over FIFA Settler Teams Palestinians Say They’ll Go to Court Unless FIFA Suspends Settlement Teams

Players from Ariel Municipal Soccer Club, who are affiliated with Israel Football Association, train ahead of their match with Maccabi HaSharon Netanya at Ariel Municipal Soccer Club's training grounds in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Ariel September 23, 2016.

FIFA Head Vows to Fix Crisis Over Israeli Settler Teams

Players from Ariel Municipal Soccer Club, who are affiliated with Israel Football Association, train ahead of their match with Maccabi HaSharon Netanya at Ariel Municipal Soccer Club's training grounds in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Ariel September 23, 2016.

Israel Trying to Block FIFA Move to Oust Six Settlement Teams

A foreign worker climbs scaffolding at the Al-Wakra Stadium that is under construction for the 2022 World Cup, Doha, Qatar, May 4, 2015.

Report: Forced Labor at Qatar World Cup Stadium Migrant Workers Face Forced Labor at Qatar World Cup Stadium, Report Finds

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan speaks at the Press Club in Geneva, Switzerland, February 11, 2016.

Prince Ali Says FIFA's Politics Affected Fixtures Jordan’s Prince Ali Says FIFA Politics Affected International Games

A migrant laborer walks as he works on a construction site, Doha, Qatar, October 3, 2013.

Qatar Rejects 'Rampant' Migrant Labor Abuse Qatar Rejects Amnesty International Report on 'Rampant' Migrant Labor Abuse

From left, vice-president Angel Maria Villar Llona, acting president Issa Hayatou and acting secretary general Markus Kattner at FIFA's executive committee meeting in Zurich, Oct. 20, 2015.

Human Rights Group Urges FIFA to Bar Bahraini From Running for President

A branch of Bank Hapoalim.

Hapoalim Cooperating With U.S. FIFA Corruption Probe Israel's Bank Hapoalim Says Cooperating With U.S. FIFA Corruption Probe

Palestinian children protest unfair football restrictions. May 29, 2015.

FIFA Panel to Improve Israeli-Palestinian Soccer Ties Meets FIFA Panel to Improve Israeli-Palestinian Soccer Ties Meets for First Time

Gaza's Shujaiyeh United soccer club plays Hebron’s Al-Ahly soccer club at Alyarmouk stadium in Gaza City, August 6, 2015.

Gaza Soccer Club Heads to West Bank for Palestine Cup Final Gaza Soccer Club Makes Way to West Bank for Palestine Cup Final

Fadel Qaneyta (R) of Ittihad Shejaiya fights for the ball with Ibraheem al-Habibi (C) of Khadamat Rafah during their Gaza Strip Cup final soccer match in Gaza City, June 7, 2015.

Palestinian W. Bank Soccer Team to Play in Gaza for First Time in 15 Years For First Time Since 2000, Palestinian West Bank Soccer Team to Play in Gaza

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, June 10, 2015.

FIFA Postpones Bidding Process for 2026 World Cup FIFA Postpones Bidding Process for 2026 World Cup, Secretary General Says

FIFA President Sepp Blatter leaves after his statement at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, June 2, 2015. Blatter resigned as FIFA president yesterday.

FIFA Likely to Elect President at December 16 Meet FIFA Likely to Elect Sepp Blatter's Replacement at December 16 Emergency Meet

Workers talk by the sea overlooking the Qatar skyline in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar, Russia May Be Stripped of World Cup Hosting Rights Qatar, Russia May Be Stripped of World Cup Hosting Rights, FIFA Compliance Head Says

Israel Football Association president Ofer Eini (R) shakes hands with members of the Palestinian FA and president Jibril Rajoub (2nd L) during FIFA Congress in Zurich, May 29, 2015.

Soccer Is No Game Talking About Soccer and Veering Treacherously Close to Treason

FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces Qatar as the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2022, December 2, 2010.

FBI to Investigate Russia, Qatar World Cup Bids FBI's FIFA Investigation Said to Include Qatar, Russia World Cup Bids

Workers talk by the sea overlooking the Qatar skyline in Doha, Qatar.

Nepal Urges Qatar: End Migrant Sponsorship Scheme

Palestinian girls hold red cards in front of an IDF soldier during a rally in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh. May 29, 2015.

Palestinian FIFA Move Hit an Israeli Nerve

A branch of Bank Hapoalim, whose fourth-quarter 2013 profits beat expectations.

Hapoalim Among Banks Cited in FIFA Indictment Israel's Hapoalim Among Banks Cited in FIFA Indictment

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Israel Has Not Erred, We Needn't Justify Ourselves Netanyahu on FIFA Controversy: Israel Hasn't Erred, We Needn't Justify Ourselves

Palestinian girls hold red cards in front of an Israeli soldier in Nabi Saleh, May 29, 2015.

Saved, but the Game Isn't Over Israel Must Not Feel Complacent After Staving Off Palestinian FIFA Expulsion Bid

Head of Palestinian football Association Jibril Rajoub in Ramallah. Monday, May 25, 2015.

Palestinian Soccer Chief Blasted Over FIFA Compromise Palestinian Soccer Chief Blasted for Dropping Bid to Ban Israel From FIFA

Tokyo Sexwale, foreground, FIFA's mediator or Israeli-Palestinian soccer dispute, in front of the separation barrier on the outskirts of the West Bank city of Ramallah, May 7, 2015.

The Obvious and Curious South African Angles of Israel’s FIFA Challenge

President of the Palestinian FA Jibril Rajoub shows a red card as he speaks during the 65th FIFA Congress on May 29, 2015 in Zurich.

Israel Gets a Yellow Card From FIFA

Jibril Rajoub, President of Palestinian Football Association, gestures with a red card as he addresses the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich, Switzerland, May 29, 2015.

LIVE UPDATES: Sepp Blatter Retains FIFA Presidency LIVE UPDATES: Sepp Blatter Retains FIFA Presidency, After Jordan Prince Concedes

Israel Football Association president Ofer Eini (R) shakes hands with members of the Palestinian FA and president Jibril Rajoub (2nd L) during FIFA Congress in Zurich, May 29, 2015.

Israel Staves Off FIFA Expulsion Vote Israel Reaches Compromise, Staving Off Palestinian FIFA Expulsion Bid

Demonstrators call for Israel's expulsion from FIFA during a protest prior to the opening of the 65th FIFA Congress on May 28, 2015 in Zurich.

Israel Offers Concessions to Avert FIFA Expulsion Vote Israel Offers Concessions in Bid to Avert Vote to Oust It From FIFA

Security agents hold a demonstrator holding a Palestinian flag and calling for Israel's expulsion from FIFA during the 65th FIFA Congress, May 29, 2015.

WATCH: Pro-Palestinian Protest at FIFA WATCH: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Blatter at FIFA Congress

A BDS demonstration in Melbourne, Australia, 2010.

BDS Helps Bibi and His Useless Ministers How BDS Helps Bibi and His Useless Ministers

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter (L) and Russia's President Putin during the official handover ceremony for the 2018 World Cup scheduled to take place in Russia, July 2014.

FIFA Scandal Part of West’s Struggle Against Dictators FIFA Scandal Is Part of West’s Struggle Against Russia and Other Dictatorships

Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub, left, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Ramallah in April.

Palestinians: Ban on Settlement-based Teams or Face FIFA Vote Palestinians Demand: Ban Settlement-based Soccer Teams or Face FIFA Vote