Israel is currently facing calls for a football ban from Middle Eastern nations, a campaign led by a Jordanian prince, due to concerns that mirror FIFA's history of banning countries for human rights violations. The Israeli Football Association chief has responded to these calls by urging FIFA to keep politics out of football, as reported by SkyNews. Despite the pressure, Israel still has the opportunity to qualify for Euro 2024. UEFA, which is holding its annual congress today, has been asked to consider a ban. However, UEFA General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis has stated there is no intention from the UEFA administration to ban Israel, emphasizing that the situations with Israel and Russia are completely different.
UEFA: "There was no...such intention from the UEFA administration. They are two completely different situations between the two countries. Don't forget the start of the war, you mentioned Ukraine & the start of what is happening now, which is regrettable now, in the Middle East." https://t.co/f3tRiWkefK
Breaking: UEFA General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis says "no intention" from UEFA administration to ban Israel from football after request from FAs in Middle East. Asked about Russia being banned, he said: "They are two completely different situations" https://t.co/UZBF6ImTj3
Uefa's Theodore Theodoridis asked if the body plan to apply same approach to Russia as Israel. "There are no such plans... it is a completely different discussion."
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Israel faces calls for football ban from nations in the Middle East led by a Jordanian prince - but the Israeli FA chief tells @SkyNews FIFA should “not to involve politics” in football. Israel can still qualify for Euro 2024 - UEFA holds a congress today https://t.co/th1cwFowhz
Israel faces calls for football ban from nations in the Middle East led by a Jordanian prince - but the Israeli FA chief urges FIFA 'not to involve politics' in football. Israel can still qualify for the Euros and UEFA is holding its annual congress today https://t.co/th1cwFowhz
FIFA has a history of banning countries for human rights violations. It's stayed silent on Israel. https://t.co/6LhzWCsCJD