Monday, March 24, 2014
Approved Sanctions on Russia Would Send Israel to World Cup in Brazil
Israel would participate in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil this June if FIFA heeds the suggestion of U.S. senators Mark Kirk and Dan Coates to santion Russia over its Crimea actions.
The two senators urged FIFA Chairman Sepp Blatter to suspend Russia from the World Cup as punishment for its takeover of Crimea.If the sanctions get approved, Israel would replace Russia.
“In light of Russia’s military occupation of a sovereign Ukraine, we respectfully ask that you urgently convene an emergency session of FIFA to consider suspending Russia’s membership in FIFA, stripping Russia of the right to host the 2018 World Cup, and denying the Russian National Team the right to participate in the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil,” the senators’ letter said.
Read more: http://www.jpost.com/Sports/Approved-soccer-sanctions-on-Russian-would-send-Israel-to-World-Cup-346277
The two senators urged FIFA Chairman Sepp Blatter to suspend Russia from the World Cup as punishment for its takeover of Crimea.If the sanctions get approved, Israel would replace Russia.
“In light of Russia’s military occupation of a sovereign Ukraine, we respectfully ask that you urgently convene an emergency session of FIFA to consider suspending Russia’s membership in FIFA, stripping Russia of the right to host the 2018 World Cup, and denying the Russian National Team the right to participate in the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil,” the senators’ letter said.
Read more: http://www.jpost.com/Sports/Approved-soccer-sanctions-on-Russian-would-send-Israel-to-World-Cup-346277
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