As a result, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has enacted the following penalties on the IFA for violations of articles 13 (Offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play) and 15 (Discrimination and racist abuse) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC).
The IFA is mandated to pay a fine of CHF 150,000 and has received a warning about its conduct. Additionally, the IFA is required to develop a prevention plan based on the following directives.
The Israel Football Association must also display a prominent and highly visible banner with the message “Football Unites the World – No to Discrimination” alongside its logo in its next three A-level FIFA competition matches at home. The dimensions, design, and placement of the banner within the stadium must be submitted to FIFA for approval at least 15 days prior to each match.
The Committee has emphasized that while its role is limited to implementing FIFA’s internal regulatory guidelines, it cannot disregard the larger human context in which football exists.
