FIFA Executive Committee reviews the freedom of movement on the Israeli-Palestinian border

"The Executive Committee heard a detailed report from Cyprus FA President Costakis Koutsokoumnis, who was appointed to observe the implementation of the approved parameters concerning the movement of players and officials into, out of, and within Palestine,"said FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), after the Executive Committee meeting in Marrakech (MAR) on 18 and 19/12/2014.

"While the report expressed its satisfaction on the progress achieved during the last six months, it also stressed that FIFA’s ultimate objective was the full implementation of circular 1385 - which had not yet been achieved - as soon as possible. As a result, the Executive Committee clearly expects the pace of implementation to accelerate during the coming months," stated FIFA.

Furthermore, FIFA President Blatter stated: “I condemn the recent raid on the offices of the Palestinian Football Association. Such actions are not only a blow for the international football community but it also puts the whole process at risk. Football shall unite. I encourage the Palestinian FA to continue its…