UEFA

24°

Weather

YnetGlobal Channels

Sites & Sources

more channels

Contact

UEFA

Ireland players bow heads during Israeli anthem again as Israel honors Oct. 7 victims

Irish players repeat protest from previous meeting as Israel wears black armbands for Oct. 7 victims; UEFA approved the tribute three days before the massacre’s memorial day

ynet | 10.04.26

UEFA pressure helped avert Irish boycott of Israel Nations League match

Israeli officials say UEFA warned Ireland of fines, possible competition bans and Euro 2028 risks; players ultimately voted to face Israel

Nadav Zenziper | 09.27.26

UEFA labels Austria-Israel clash ‘high risk’ as Linz braces for protests and tight security

Austrian authorities are preparing a special operation for Thursday’s Nations League match, with two demonstrations registered, UEFA sending security officers and Israeli personnel assisting local organizers

ynet | 09.23.26

European soccer set to return to Israel in June, UEFA signals | Exclusive

For the first time since October 7, UEFA has made a principled decision to allow Israeli teams to prepare to host European qualifiers at home this summer, pending security conditions and a formal approval expected in June

Nadav Zenziper | 02.13.26

Israel loses hosting of 2027 U-19 Euros to Czech Republic over security concerns

UEFA says two years of war-induced instability prevented Israel from meeting hosting requirements; soccer association chief vows Israel will return to host major events

Nadav Zenziper | 12.10.25

UEFA weighs action on Israel amid pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners

Senior UEFA officials reportedly met with organizers of Game Over Israel as calls mount to suspend the Jewish state from international competitions

ynet | 12.01.25

Despite ceasefire, Israel faces renewed threat of expulsion from FIFA and UEFA competitions

Several European associations - including Ireland, Turkey, Slovenia and Norway - are promoting an initiative to suspend Israeli teams; The reason: Israeli clubs playing across the Green Line, and the failure to implement an anti-racism policy; Israeli chairman Shino Zuaretz is conducting urgent talks with the UEFA president to prevent vote; 'If it goes to a vote—the outcome is obvious'

Nadav Zenziper | 11.09.25

Piers Morgan slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa match

British journalist blasts 'ridiculous decision' and 'moral cowardice,' calling on club to boycott match over ban on Israeli fans as political backlash mounts in UK

Ynet | 10.18.25

UEFA president tells Israel European soccer league remains neutral on expulsion

Head of UEFA made it clear to the chairman of the Israeli association that, despite the various reports, the issue of expelling Israel's national team is not on the agenda at all; FIFA president also sent reassuring message

Nadav Zenziper | 10.03.25

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

UK lawmaker calls for boycott of Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan urges UEFA and Aston Villa to cancel Europa League match against Aston Villa, citing public safety concerns and Gaza war tensions: 'Boycott Maccabi Tel Aviv'

Ynet | 09.18.25

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

שחקן נבחרת ישראל דולב חזיזה מול שחקן נבחרת איטליה אנדראה קמביאזו

Association of Italian coaches calls for Israel’s suspension from international competitions

Pressure to suspend Israeli sports from the international stage is mounting, this time with the Italian coaches' association (AIAC) sending a letter to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) urging it to act 'on behalf of the Palestinian people'

Ynet sport | 08.20.25

UEFA blocks banners calling for return of hostage Rom Braslavski

Rom's brother Amit called the move 'hypocrisy and antisemitism,' noting the organization had allowed other humanitarian banners just a day earlier

Nadav Zenziper | 08.14.25