US and FIFA officials targeting Arab and Muslim World Cup players and fans, community leaders tell Arab News
CHICAGO: Arab and Muslim American leaders have accused the Customs and Border Protection agency and FIFA World Cup officials of targeting players from the Arab and Muslim worlds.
Even before the tournament began, the US began denying entry to prominent players and referees from Arab and Muslim nations.
Community leaders are demanding that FIFA officials address what they see as discrimination.
“The World Cup should bring nations together, not apart. In the spirit of sports, why is our country creating barriers such as visa denials, detentions, screenings and restricted travel — preventing athletes, team officials and fans from participating?” Warren David, president of the Arab America Foundation, told Arab News.
