Tunisia could be barred from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar due to potential political meddling

Tunisia could be barred from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar due to potential political meddling

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If Tunisia‘s government meddles in football affairs, they run the possibility of being kicked out of next month’s World Cup in Qatar, according to FIFA. Following multiple remarks by Tunisia’s minister of youth and sports, Kamel Deguiche, concerning the potential for “dissolving federal bureaux,” the world governing body of football issued a warning.

According to a BBC story, Deguiche has recently urged the FTF, the nation’s football body, to reconsider kickoff times and postpone the domestic league. According to the British broadcaster, FIFA views Deguiche’s comments as an attempt to meddle in the FTF’s internal matters and has questioned the FTF about these threats to dissolve its office and attempts to interfere with its internal affairs.

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Furthermore, Fifa has emphasized to the FTF that member associations are “legally obligated to conduct their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties”. “Any failure to comply with these obligations may result in the imposition of penalties under the Fifa laws, including suspension of the relevant association,” stated by FIFA.

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The Zurich-based organization’s member federations must be free from governmental and political intervention. Any ban would prevent Tunisian clubs or national teams from participating in any competitions on the continent or outside.

According to the BBC, Fifa gave the FTF till Friday to respond to their position in light of Deguiche’s remarks. The FTF has been in the news before, with the Tunisian team Chebba accusing it and its president, Wadie Jary, of deliberately misinforming the Court of Arbitration for Sport before the tribunal ultimately found in the club’s favor in April 2021.

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All you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2022:

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One of the most highly awaited sporting extravaganzas, the Fifa World Cup 2022, is soon to take place in Qatar for reasons that extend beyond the playing field. The summit match is scheduled on December 18, and the event begins on November 20.

The Middle East will host its first World Cup at this time. The mega tournament will include 32 teams and 64 overall matches over the course of 29 days. For players like the great Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, it might as well be their final opportunity to establish their dominance and lead their teams to the elusive championship. On the most important stage of them all, Kylian Mbappe will return. Brazil will attempt to win a record-extending sixth championship.

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In 2022, Qatar will play host to the world’s largest football tournament, featuring international superstars like Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe, Pogba, Neymar, and Kane. After France reclaimed the title of world champions four years ago, the FIFA Men’s World Cup trophy is now up for grabs.

With established footballing nations like Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, England, Germany, Portugal, Senegal, South Korea, and many others vying for glory and a new chapter in football history, the stakes are higher than ever.

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