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Jordan has reportedly refused to play against Israel in the 2025 Under-19 Basketball World Cup. Following weeks of speculation, Jordan’s national basketball team informed FIBA, the international basketball federation, that it would not field a team. This decision resulted in an automatic 20-0 technical victory for Israel, despite Israel’s earlier win against Switzerland in their first game.

Amos Frishman, chairman of the Israel Basketball Association, expressed regret over Jordan’s choice, stating his belief that “sport is a bridge between peoples and cultures and not a political arena.”

princeade86:
Fifa should ban them for 200 years as seun dey banned people on nairaland. Why will they declined such important match person carry over 2.5

princeade86:
Fifa should ban them for 200 years as seun dey banned people on nairaland. Why will they declined such important match person carry over 2.5

Homeboiy:
Na them know

Award 3 goals and 3 points to Israel.

Done

You didn't even read the article despite how brief it is. You just rushed to comment with your three goals and three points rubbish .

tuoyoojo:
This is very funny to say the least

They helped Americans shoot down missles sent by iran so where is this animosity coming from

Lukuluku69:
It is obvious that the ordinary people don't support what their Leaders are doing.

Remember it is the King's call to hit those Iranian Missiles over Jordanians Air Space.

Between the Iranians fought with Israelis and not America as you wrote.

Brendaniel:
I hate it when countries carry beef into sports, if I am in charge of any sports organization and you try this nonsense, na ban for 10 years straight...

God1000:
Jordan, a staunch ally of America that helped in shooting down Iranian ballistic missiles should not be taken seriously.

indigenous234:
They’ve returned to political posturing after shooting down hundreds of Iranian missiles fired towards the same Israel.😂😂😂.

Muslims are a special breed

Harnny:
So tell me, why is Russia banned from some competitions?

AndroBlaze:
I see nothing wrong with their immediate neighbours making this decision....if I had a neighbour that likes to fight like Israel, I'd feel unsafe to do many things.

Brendaniel:
I hate it when countries carry beef into sports, if I am in charge of any sports organization and you try this nonsense, na ban for 10 years straight...