Palestinian Football Association president Jibril
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Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub furious, denied US visa to World Cup

The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, has not been granted a visa to the United States, despite having World Cup accreditation.

Rajoub was at the World Cup premiere in Mexico on Thursday night. He also planned to watch World Cup matches in the United States. But for now, he remains in Mexico City as he, along with several other accredited people, has not yet received a visa.

"I don't think it's fair to deny the right of football people from all over the world to go to the World Cup," said Jibril Rajoub, who is also a senior figure in the Palestinian Fatah party.

The US State Department has not responded to questions about Jibril Rajoub's visa, but says that a year ago it imposed new entry restrictions on people with Palestinian passports, including people employed by Palestinian authorities.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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