{"id":517,"date":"2026-10-24T14:09:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T14:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naba.mv\/en\/?p=517"},"modified":"2026-10-24T14:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T14:09:55","slug":"ozil-accuses-fifa-of-double-standards-over-palestine-and-israel-sanctions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naba.mv\/en\/?p=517","title":{"rendered":"\u00d6zil Accuses FIFA of Double Standards Over Palestine and Israel Sanctions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former German international playmaker Mesut \u00d6zil has accused football&#039;s world governing body, FIFA, of applying double standards regarding international sanctions and disciplinary actions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking alongside officials from Turkish club Istanbul Ba\u015fak\u015fehir following a match connected to the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, the 38-year-old former midfielder highlighted stark inconsistencies in how global conflicts are addressed within the sport. \u00d6zil pointed out that FIFA acted swiftly to suspend Russian national teams and clubs from all international competitions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, yet has refrained from sanctioning Israeli teams during the ongoing conflict in Gaza that escalated after the October 2023 attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The retired playmaker, a long-standing and vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause, urged football authorities to ensure equal treatment across all nations and conflicts. 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