Summary
FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss francs for not preventing racist behavior among fans of the Beitar Jerusalem football club. FIFA found that the IFA did not take adequate action against the repeated incidents and has ordered them to take steps to prevent future discrimination.
Key Facts
- FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss francs, about $190,700.
- The fine is due to multiple breaches of anti-discrimination rules.
- The Beitar Jerusalem club's fans engaged in ongoing racist behavior.
- FIFA began an investigation after the Palestine Football Association reported discrimination in October 2024.
- FIFA did not suspend the IFA, despite some calls for it.
- A noticeable banner against discrimination must be displayed at the next three FIFA competition home matches of the IFA.
- The IFA must use one-third of the fine money to tackle discrimination.
- FIFA chose not to take action against Israeli clubs in the West Bank participating in Israel’s leagues.
