FIFA to grant $ 4.5m for the development of Palestinian football . The Palestinians are not allowed to play in any international competition until they have won their own independence, and that is unlikely before at least 2020 or so. On Thursday world soccer 's governing body FIFA announced it will help promote the growth of Palestinian football by establishing a youth academy and building artificial pitches in the disputed territory with the investment . The investment in Palestinian football is of part of FIFA 's Goal program . Palestinian Football Association joined FIFA in 1929 .
FIFA to grant $ 4.5m for the development of Palestinian football . The Palestinians are not allowed to play in any international competition until they have won their own independence, and that is unlikely before at least 2020 or so. The investment in Palestinian football is of part of FIFA 's Goal program . Palestinian Football Association joined FIFA in 1929 .