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Palestinians slam FIFA

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RAMALLAH: The Palestinian soccer federation is lashing out at FIFA for banning its chief from games for a year for inciting against superstar Lionel Messi as part of his campaign to stop Argentina’s national team from playing in Israel.
Argentina eventually abandoned the trip to Jerusalem for a game against Israel in June.
Argentina Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie said at the time players felt violated. (AP)

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