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Arab News
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Offensive Iraq-Palestine World Cup qualifier video ‘fabricated,' says Jordan Football Association
AMMAN: The Jordanian Football Association expressed regret on Friday over a video widely shared on social media this week that appeared to show Jordanian fans chanting offensive slogans during a World Cup qualifier between Iraq and Palestine. The footage was fabricated, it said. The video, which claimed to show Jordanian fans directing insulting chants at the Iraqi players and supporters, began to spread online after Palestine defeated Iraq 2-1 in the match at the Amman International Stadium on Tuesday. It provoked heated exchanges online among the two sets of fans. The JFA said it regretted the fabricated video and affirmed the depth of the historical, deep-rooted ties between the Jordanian and Iraqi peoples, which it said could not be damaged by people who act in ways that do not reflect true sporting values, the Jordan News Agency reported on Friday. The association said it had verified the video was fake, and was dismayed that some individuals seem set on inciting conflict, extremism and hatred among sports fans. It urged supporters in Jordan to avoid being drawn into online exchanges of disrespectful remarks that 'do not reflect the values of Jordanians.' It praised the efforts of Jordanian and Iraqi sports journalists who had attempted to alert their followers on social media to the fact that the video was fake and urge them not to fall victim to such 'provocative and inciteful' videos. The association also reminded fans of the tremendous efforts made by Prince Ali bin Hussein, the president of the JFA, to help lift a long-running FIFA ban on international games in Iraq, and that Jordan had played Iraq in 2017 in the first international game played at Basra International Stadium, which was also the first international game to take place in the country in four years. The JFA added: 'While we support our national team in its quest for direct qualification to the World Cup with all our capabilities, we emphasize the importance of adhering to the spirit of sportsmanship and the depth of shared Arab relations. 'We wish all other Arab teams success in their journey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.'
Ammon
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
Prince Ali observes national team's training in preparation for Palestine, Korea matches
Ammon News - His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin Hussein, President of the Jordan Football Association, observed the national team's training session at Petra Stadium on Monday evening, focusing on the squad's tactical refinement in preparation for pivotal World Cup qualifying fixtures. Under the direction of head coach Jamal Sellami, players engaged in focused drills, fine-tuning their on-field cohesion and strategic execution ahead of crucial matches. The session marked the complete integration of overseas professionals, signaling a full squad poised for the challenges ahead. Attention now turns to the home fixture against Palestine at Amman International Stadium on Thursday, followed by a demanding away match against South Korea in Seoul on March 25th, each fixture presenting unique tactical considerations. A pre-match press conference, featuring both head coaches, is scheduled for Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel, offering an opportunity to glean insights into the teams' strategic approaches. Subsequently, both teams will conduct their final training sessions at Amman International Stadium, allowing for final adjustments and strategic rehearsals. Palestine will take to the pitch first, followed by the Jordanian national team, each team seeking to optimize their game plan. The match against South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on March 25th represents a critical test in the qualifying campaign. Jordan currently occupies third position in Group B, with the top two teams securing direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup, and the third and fourth-placed teams advancing to the fourth round of qualifying.
