Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires

Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires

Jibril Rajoub refuses handshakeInfantino to seek third term as presidentFifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed his intention to stand for re-election for a third full term next year after an attempt to orchestrate a handshake between the Palestinian and Israeli delegates at congress backfired.Palestinian Football Federation president Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside Israel FA vice-president Basim Sheikh Suliman in an awkward moment towards the end of the 76th Fifa congress after both...

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