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Turkish soccer chief calls on FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel

Appeal comes as European soccer’s governing body, UEFA, prepares for an emergency vote next week on whether to suspend Israel from its tournaments; national federations have faced mounting political pressure after calls for action

Reuters | 09.26.25

UEFA to weigh expelling Israel from competitions as US vows to block move

Report says most European nations back suspension over Gaza campaign, citing Russia precedent; Israel scrambles diplomacy as Washington presses FIFA, with World Cup 2026 on horizon

Ynet | 09.25.25

New York billboard campaign urges UEFA, FIFA to ban Israel from international soccer

The #GameOverIsrael campaign, backed by rights groups, pro-Palestinian activists, and former stars Gary Lineker and Eric Cantona, calls on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel from global soccer, citing Gaza war and sports infrastructure destruction

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.17.25

Tehran demands Israel be banned from FIFA, says Israel ‘murdered athletes’

Iran's soccer chief accuses Israel of targeting athletes during wartime strikes and demands FIFA expulsion; Tehran also warns the US may bar its players from the 2026 World Cup; report says Iranian Olympic Committee instructed sports federations to declare those killed in Israeli strikes as 'athletes,' due to 'propaganda value of professional athletes killed in military conflicts'

ynet Sports | 07.22.25

Seattle Sounders soccer team displays Palestinian flags, Gaza-themed signs

During Seattle Sounders’ Club World Cup matches, fans staged anti-Gaza war protests with flags, chants, a display for Gaza victims—and banners criticizing FIFA

Ynet Sport | 06.24.25

EU sports commissioner targets Israel: 'No place for countries that don’t act according to our values'

Glenn Micallef said countries that don't share EU values shouldn't take part in sporting events, calling sport a platform for peace and human rights amid calls to sanction Israel

Nadav Zenziper | 05.26.25

'No place in FIFA for people who promote terrorism': Sports minister calls for dismissal of Palestinian official

Government minister Miki Zohar issues a letter to sporting institute head Gianni Infantino calling for the removal of Palestinian Football Association Chair Jibril Rajoub; 'His presence in senior sports roles sends a dangerous signal that sports platforms can be exploited for political purposes and the promotion of hatred and violence'

Ynet | 01.08.25

שחקני נבחרת סעודיה במשחק במסגרת מוקדמות המונדיאל

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: How soccer became the heart of a nation’s ambition

Saudi Arabia secures 2034 FIFA World Cup hosting rights, marking a major step in its Vision 2030 plan to become a global sports powerhouse; Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr signing was just a prestigious first step in a much larger plan

Dr. Ofer Muchtar | 12.30.24

Soccer-FIFA delay again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

Zurich-based body said it would consider the Palestinian bid for Israel's suspension over the war in Gaza and now moves the assessment back to October

Reuters | 08.31.24

Israel fears FIFA committee will recommend country's expulsion from international soccer

International soccer organization set to convene committee to review Palestinians' request to remove Israel from association; recommendations to be presented next week

Nadav Zenziper | 07.18.24

FIFA tables Palestinian motion calling to expel Israel

International soccer association will convene an expert committee on the matter whose recommendations will be discussed by July 20

Nadav Zenziper | 05.17.24

Palestinian motion calling for Israel's expulsion from FIFA likely to be dismissed

Sources from international soccer body and Israel's delegation say Palestinian Football Association's appeal to be reviewed by FIFA Council and voted on without major sanctions

Nadav Zenziper | 05.15.24

שחקן אנטליהספור שגיב יחזקאל עם מחוה לחטופים

Turkish soccer club manager says team doing poorly since it fired star Israeli player

Antalyaspor, which released Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel following his tribute to hostages held in Gaza, is currently facing a crisis in the Turkish league; Team manager Sergen Yalçın attributes this poor showing to his departure.

ynet correspondents | 02.27.24

Modern-day slavery: Qatar and FIFA continue to abuse and exploit foreign workers

Wage theft, families of deceased workers denied compensation and workers being trapped by their employers; This is the true legacy of the 2022 World Cup, not Messi and Mbappé

Zeev Avrahami | 09.13.23

נוהאילה בנזינה נבחרת מרוקו מונדיאל חיג'ב

Morocco's Benzina becomes first to wear hijab at the Women's World Cup

Morocco breaks ground as the Atlas Lionesses' secure first-ever Women's World Cup victory with Benzina making headlines for all the right reasons, and gaining international recognition

Dennis Bihler | 07.30.23

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