Palestine FA officials denied entry to Canada for Fifa pre-World Cup meeting

Three officials have had applications for visas rejected Fifa Congress will take place in Vancouver on 30 April Officials from the Palestine Football Association have been denied entry to Canada ahead of a pre-World Cup meeting of Fifa’s member associations to be held in Vancouver this month. Three officials have had applications for visas to enter Canada rejected, with the association subsequently asking Fifa to intervene with immigration authorities on their behalf. It comes amid concerns over the ability of some nations to travel freely to this summer’s 48-team tournament, which will be held across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Continue reading...