Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict
8 months ago

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month. The Palestine Football Association proposal to 211 member federations in Thailand calls for “appropriate sanctions, with immediate effect, against Israeli teams,” according to FIFA documents released late Wednesday, one month before the May 17 meeting. The Palestine FA said in its proposal to FIFA: “There is a good chance that some football associations will refuse to play against Israel.” Last year, Indonesia was stripped by FIFA of hosting the men’s Under-20 World Cup because it refused to host games for Israel which qualified several months earlier. Palestinian soccer leader Jibril Rajoub urged FIFA at the congress in 2015 and 2017 to sanction Israel for incorporating into its national leagues teams that played games on disputed territory in the West Bank. The latest proposal again cites Israel’s “violation of the FIFA Statutes manifest in its continued inclusion of football teams located on the territory of another association in its national league.” FIFA under president Gianni Infantino and his predecessor Sepp Blatter has not held Israeli soccer responsible for actions by the national government, including security policy that has limited travel for Palestinian players.

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Lebanon to resume football tournaments after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lebanon to resume football tournaments after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

The Hindu  

The Lebanese Football Association will resume all football matches in its affiliated tournaments from early next year, the governing body said on Friday, days after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire. In September, the LFA postponed all football matches in its affiliated tournaments after Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah targeted military facilities in northern Israel. READ …

UEL 2024/25: Israeli football team prepares for closed-door match in Hungary after attacks on fans in Amsterdam
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UEL 2024/25: Israeli football team prepares for closed-door match in Hungary after attacks on fans in Amsterdam

The Hindu  

Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv football team returned to Europe on Wednesday for the first time since its fans were assaulted in the Netherlands earlier this month in attacks that were condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Israel and across Europe. Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach Zarko Lazetic told a news conference on Wednesday that his team was focused on its …

France vs Israel LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League 2024-25: When, where to watch FRA v ISR; Preview; Predicted lineups
1 month, 1 week ago

France vs Israel LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League 2024-25: When, where to watch FRA v ISR; Preview; Predicted lineups

The Hindu  

PREVIEW France will host Israel in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Group A2 match at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | FRANCE VS ISRAEL LIVE SCORE, UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE 2024-25 Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for the match to ensure security in and around …

UEFA Nations League: Low turnout for France-Israel match would be understandable, says Upamecano
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League: Low turnout for France-Israel match would be understandable, says Upamecano

The Hindu  

A low turnout for France’s high-security Nations League match against Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday would be understandable, defender Dayot Upamecano said on Tuesday. Israeli football fans were attacked in Amsterdam last week by groups shouting anti-Israeli slurs, with at least five people injured after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Europa League game at Ajax. Dutch police said they …

Paris steps up security for France vs Israel UEFA Nations League match; Israel urges fans to stay away
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1 month, 1 week ago

Paris steps up security for France vs Israel UEFA Nations League match; Israel urges fans to stay away

Firstpost  

The France-Israel football match takes place amid a climate of increased anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim incidents following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Israel has advised its fans to steer clear of Thursday’s France-Israel football match, amid concerns it could become a flashpoint following recent violent incidents during a game in Amsterdam involving an Israeli club. Paris police …

Israeli teams can’t play international games at home. Now, are Maccabi’s away games at risk?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli teams can’t play international games at home. Now, are Maccabi’s away games at risk?

Associated Press  

The violence against fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam has some Israelis worried that it isn’t safe for their sports teams and fans to travel to games abroad. Maccabi Tel Aviv — the only Israeli men’s team to qualify for European club soccer competitions this season — has been playing its home games in Szombathely, Hungary, and Belgrade, Serbia. …

Palestine's Fight for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Despite War on Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Palestine's Fight for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Despite War on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Palestine's quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite Israel's war on Gaza underscores the team's determination to overcome the devastation caused by the war. Despite the obstacles, coach Makram Daboub and his squad retain a chance of representing Palestine at the 2026 finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials. A senior FIFA panel overseeing governance will separately investigate “the participation in Israeli competitions of Israeli football teams allegedly based in the territory of Palestine,” soccer’s governing body said after a meeting of …

European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law
5 months ago

European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law

Associated Press  

PARIS — European soccer leagues and player unions said on Tuesday they will formally complain to the European Commission about how FIFA adds competitions to congested fixture schedules. The legal move backs up warnings to FIFA in May by European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe urging a rethink on what they claimed was an “inherently abusive” decision-making process, including to expand …

Palestinian players continue push for World Cup qualification amid war back home
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Palestinian players continue push for World Cup qualification amid war back home

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Mohammed Rashid once worked as a forklift driver in a Chicago warehouse. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” Rashid said in Perth on Monday, on the eve of his team’s last second-round game against Australia. There is no other way to it.” The Palestinian team, 93rd in the world rankings, has never come close to reaching …

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Facing a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, FIFA bought time Friday by agreeing to seek legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting within two months. “Due to the urgency of the situation, an extraordinary FIFA Council will be convened and will take place before July 20 to review …

FIFA to discuss possible Israel expulsion as Palestine women's team plays 'solidarity friendly' in Ireland
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA to discuss possible Israel expulsion as Palestine women's team plays 'solidarity friendly' in Ireland

ABC  

Less than a week after the United Nations passed a resolution favouring Palestinian membership, FIFA is the next global governing body set to enter the discussion as they address a proposal to expel Israel from international football. FIFA will vote on a proposal introduced by the Palestinian Football Association to expel Israel from world football due to violations of international …

FIFA offers peace talks to player unions, leagues on legal threats about congested game schedules
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA offers peace talks to player unions, leagues on legal threats about congested game schedules

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA offered peace talks to the global networks of player unions and domestic leagues on Friday after they threatened legal action about soccer’s congested international calendar. FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association aired long-held frustrations at FIFA adding new and bigger events — including a revamped 32-team Club World Cup next year and a 48-team men’s World Cup …

Palestine FA demands Israel be kicked out of Fifa
8 months ago

Palestine FA demands Israel be kicked out of Fifa

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The clearest example of this is ‘Beitar Jerusalem FC’, which is an …

Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza
9 months ago

Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Football’s world governing body faces backlash for ‘hypocritical’ silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on. The calls from Palestinians and their supporters for the sport’s world governing body to take actoin against Israel have grown in the past months, with comparisons being drawn with its instant and firm stance to ban Russia and Russian football clubs from …

Israel Eye History as Final Three Euro 2024 Places Up For Grabs
9 months ago

Israel Eye History as Final Three Euro 2024 Places Up For Grabs

News 18  

Israel’s footballers are aiming to make history by reaching the European Championship for the first time amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the final three places at Euro 2024 up for grabs over the next week. Also, check Players vying for IPL 2024 Orange Cap and IPL 2024 Purple Cap Thursday’s semi-final against Iceland will be played …

UEFA supports Israel’s status in soccer ahead of Euro 2024 playoff games next month
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA supports Israel’s status in soccer ahead of Euro 2024 playoff games next month

Associated Press  

PARIS — Israel’s status in European soccer is not in question, UEFA said Thursday, ahead of playoff games involving the men’s national team next month amid the conflict with Hamas. Since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and the resulting war, Israeli club and national teams have not hosted games in UEFA competitions because of security concerns. Russian …

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests

The Telegraph  

Uefa has “no intention” of throwing Israel out of the European Championship over the country’s response to the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks there. The governing body’s general secretary, Theodore Theodoridis, ruled out imposing a ban on the country after a group of Middle East football associations called for it to be banished from the world game amid the ongoing …

Palestinian soccer team set for its first test at Asian Cup against three-time champion Iran
11 months, 1 week ago

Palestinian soccer team set for its first test at Asian Cup against three-time champion Iran

The Independent  

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Puma says decision to end collaboration with Israel national soccer team was made in 2022
1 year ago

Puma says decision to end collaboration with Israel national soccer team was made in 2022

Associated Press  

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany — German sportswear giant Puma says its decision to end its collaboration with Israel’s national soccer team next year was made in 2022 — before the current Israel-Hamas war started. “The decision is based solely on business reasons,” Puma communications chief Kerstin Neuber said Tuesday. Puma, which has faced calls for consumer boycotts over its contract with the …

Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary

Associated Press  

FELCSUT, Hungary — The captain of Israel’s soccer team on Tuesday displayed the shoe of a young boy he said was kidnapped by Hamas militants during their deadly Oct. 7 raid, an act of solidarity with Israelis held captive in Gaza ahead of the team’s game in Hungary. Team captain Eli Dasa was addressing a news conference in Felcsut, the …

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war
1 year, 1 month ago

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The national soccer team’s head …

Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches v Switzerland, Romania to be held in Hungary
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches v Switzerland, Romania to be held in Hungary

The Hindu  

Two of Israel’s upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games will be played in Hungary, European football’s governing body UEFA announced on Tuesday. The Pancho Arena in Felcsut will host Israel’s Group I qualifying game against Switzerland on November 15 and its November 18 match against Romania. Earlier, Israel’s away game against Kazakhstan in the Women’s Nations League was rescheduled to November …

‘Many players have died’: Israel’s war on Gaza hits Palestinian football
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Many players have died’: Israel’s war on Gaza hits Palestinian football

Al Jazeera  

As Palestine prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, footballers are subjected to the wrath of Israeli violence. Palestinian football survived the upheaval of the second Intifada from 2000 to 2005, deepening occupation, and five Israeli wars on Gaza, with the national team successfully qualifying for three straight Asian Cup competitions. The striker has only intermittent contact with his family and …

FIFA reschedules Israel games to November
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA reschedules Israel games to November

The Hindu  

Four matches involving Israel men’s and women’s national teams have been rescheduled for November, world football’s governing body FIFA said on Monday. READ | Premier League: Arteta backs Arsenal keeper Raya after criticism The Kosovo v Israel and Israel v Switzerland Euro 2024 Group I qualifiers will now take place on November 12 and November 15 respectively. At the request …

UEFA-sanctioned Football Matches in Israel Halted Indefinitely
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA-sanctioned Football Matches in Israel Halted Indefinitely

News 18  

Israel will not host any UEFA-sanctioned soccer matches until further notice, Europe’s governing body said Thursday. ICC World Cup: Schedule | Results | Points Table | Most Runs | Most Wickets The ruling will impact Israeli teams Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, which are competing in the Europa League and Europa Conference League respectively. “The Israel Football Association and …

UEFA-sanctioned soccer matches in Israel halted indefinitely
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA-sanctioned soccer matches in Israel halted indefinitely

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Israel will not host any UEFA-sanctioned soccer matches until further notice, Europe’s governing body said Thursday. The ruling will impact Israeli teams Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, which are competing in the Europa League and Europa Conference League respectively. “The Israel Football Association and its clubs Maccabi Haifa FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv have been requested …

No football matches until further notice in Israel: UEFA
1 year, 2 months ago

No football matches until further notice in Israel: UEFA

The Hindu  

Israel will not host any UEFA-sanctioned soccer matches until further notice, Europe’s governing body said Thursday. The ruling will impact Israeli teams Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, which are competing in the Europa League and Europa Conference League respectively. “The Israel Football Association and its clubs Maccabi Haifa FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv have been requested to propose alternative …

Algeria offers to host Palestinian football matches amid Israel-Gaza war
1 year, 2 months ago

Algeria offers to host Palestinian football matches amid Israel-Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

Algeria’s football federation has offered to host Palestine’s international matches and ‘bear all associated costs’ amid the war in Gaza. Algeria has stepped in to host all matches involving the Palestinian national football team and bear all associated costs due to the continuing war in Gaza. Algeria has agreed to stage “all official and non-official matches involving the Palestinian team’s …

UEFA postpones Israel’s game in Kosovo in European qualifying because players cannot travel abroad
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA postpones Israel’s game in Kosovo in European qualifying because players cannot travel abroad

The Hindu  

UEFA has postponed Israel’s European Championship qualifying game against host Kosovo on Sunday. UEFA said in a statement Thursday that the game in Pristina cannot be played “because the Israeli authorities currently do not allow their national team to travel abroad.” Israel is now two games behind schedule in a tight qualifying group where it is competing with Switzerland and …

World Cup 2022: Palestine beats Israel on football’s big stage
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Palestine beats Israel on football’s big stage

Al Jazeera  

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is still underway, but there is already one early winner: Palestine. Looking at the abundant number of Palestinian flags, seeing the Palestinian armbands and bracelets, and hearing the “free Palestine” chants at the stadiums, fan zones, in the streets and on social media, one may think that Palestine is among the 32 countries whose …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qataris Wear Pro-Palestinian Armbands Amid 'OneLove' Row
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qataris Wear Pro-Palestinian Armbands Amid 'OneLove' Row

News 18  

A handful of Qataris wore armbands featuring a pro-Palestinian design at the Japan-Germany World Cup match on Wednesday, according to photos posted on Twitter, amid a row over political symbols that are permitted at football’s main event. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 …

WORLD CUP 2022 | Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

WORLD CUP 2022 | Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 24, 2022 14:14 IST It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist. Resentment remains Controversy has followed Israelis and Palestinians pouring into Doha, revealing just how entrenched and emotive their violent century-old conflict remains, including Israel’s open-ended occupation of lands Palestinians want for a future state. People were cursing and threatening us.” ‘Free Palestine!’ Palestinian fans from …

Direct Flights to Operate Between Israel and Qatar During FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Direct Flights to Operate Between Israel and Qatar During FIFA World Cup

News 18  

Direct charter flights will operate between Israel and Qatar, which do not have formal diplomatic ties, during the upcoming World Cup in Doha, FIFA said on Thursday, facilitating attendance by eligible Israeli and Palestinian fans. When asked for comment on Israel’s consular plans, the Qatari official pointed Reuters to the FIFA statement which said that a Doha-based travel company would, …

Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to World Cup

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Soccer fans from Israel and the Palestinian territories will be able to fly directly to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar from Tel Aviv for the first time, soccer’s global governing body announced Thursday. Washington lauded the development and said it will “benefit Israeli and Palestinian soccer fans alike as a step towards expanding greater freedom of travel …

FIFA World Cup: Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to Qatar for World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to Qatar for World Cup

The Hindu  

Football fans from Israel and the Palestinian territories will be able to fly directly to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar from Tel Aviv for the first time, football’s global governing body announced on Thursday. Israel may still refuse to grant exit permits to residents of Gaza seeking to fly out of Tel Aviv to attend the World Cup. Israeli …

Soccer leagues resist FIFA plan for World Cup every 2 years
3 years, 3 months ago

Soccer leagues resist FIFA plan for World Cup every 2 years

Associated Press  

ZURICH — The global group of national soccer leagues said Wednesday it will oppose FIFA’s plans to play the men’s World Cup every two years. “A biennial World Cup would negatively disrupt the football economy and undermine players’ welfare in a calendar that is already overloaded,” the World Leagues Forum said in a statement. “FIFA’s leadership cannot be able to …

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