FIFA and UEFA: Gianni Infantino and Aleksandr Ceferin accused of complicity in war | OneFootball

Gianni Infantino and Aleksandr Ceferin under judicial scrutiny

FIFA and UEFA: Gianni Infantino and Aleksandr Ceferin accused of complicity in war

The conflict between Israel and Palestine continues to devastate both peoples. In recent hours, the names of Gianni Infantino and Aleksandr Ceferin have been cited as major accomplices in the war.

While the situation has escalated in recent years in Gaza and the West Bank, there is now a consensus that Palestine is enduring war crimes on its own soil. The word 'genocide' is being used most frequently. Several groups and collectives are attempting to initiate criminal proceedings against the perpetrators and accomplices of these heinous acts.

According to information from The Athletic this Friday, Gianni Infantino and Aleksandr Ceferin are accused of "complicity in war crimes" and "crimes against humanity in the occupied Palestinian territories". This is detailed in a complaint filed before the International Criminal Court. In the 120-page document, the presidents of FIFA and UEFA are targeted for "the inclusion by FIFA and UEFA of Israeli football clubs based in illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, built on land stolen from the Palestinian people."

The fact that FIFA and UEFA allow Israeli teams to participate in their competitions—providing them with financial and structural resources—is also highlighted in this complaint, filed by Irish Sport for Palestine, Scottish Sport for Palestine, Just Peace Advocates, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, and Sport Scholars for Justice in Palestine.