Palestinian footballers and clubs are planning to lodge a complaint with the ICC against the heads of world soccer’s governing body, FIFA, and its European counterpart, UEFA, for aiding Israeli war crimes and apartheid.

Iran's football federation will not attend next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony in Washington after the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on November 7, 2025.

Italian demonstrators hold a new protest against Israel’s participation in the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

Outside London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, there is a pressing demand for Israel to be excluded from participating in international sporting events, including football.

UN human rights experts call on FIFA and UEFA to boycott the Israeli team over the Israeli regime’s crimes against Palestinians, including the genocide in Gaza.

With over 800 athletes – mostly footballers – killed in Gaza, the global campaign ‘Game Over Israel’ calls on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel from international football.