Tehran (IP)- Less than 22 days before the start of the tournament, FIFA will suspend the Tunisian football national team due to what FIFA called the government's involvement in the Tunisian Federation's internal affairs. The organization emphasized that this team would be suspended if FIFA did not receive a convincing answer.

Iran PressAfrica: Tunisian youth and sports minister Kamel Deguiche recently spoke of the possibility of "dissolving federal offices of different disciplines" - with FIFA seemingly taking that to mean the Tunisian Football Association (FTF). 

In a leaked letter published by radio station Mosaique FM, FIFA has asked for clarification of these comments. The letter points to "State authorities' attempts to interfere in the Tunisian Federation's internal affairs and its threats to dissolve FTF's office."

It continues: "In this regard, we would like to remind you that member associations of FIFA are legally obligated to conduct their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties. Any failure to comply with these obligations may result in the imposition of penalties under the Fifa laws, including suspension of the relevant association." 

 If FIFA takes action, it Could mean banning the Tunisian national team from participating in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which will start on November 20. Tunisia is currently in Group D alongside Denmark, Australia, and France. 

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