Dozens of athletes call on UEFA to ban Israel over rights abuses
Summary
Dozens of athletes and rights groups have urged UEFA to suspend Israel due to alleged rights abuses against Palestinians. They sent a letter to UEFA's president, Aleksander Ceferin, asking him to cut ties with the Israel Football Association. This campaign has support from many well-known athletes and organizations.Key Facts
- Over 70 athletes sent a letter to UEFA asking to suspend Israel because of rights abuses.
- Famous athletes like Paul Pogba and Hakim Ziyech supported the request.
- Groups like the Hind Rajab Foundation also signed the letter.
- The call for suspension cites Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
- The letter argues that Israel has violated FIFA rules by allowing clubs from settlements in occupied areas to compete.
- Some European football authorities, like the Football Association of Ireland, backed similar calls.
- Past incidents involving Israeli clubs have led to debates and controversies in European competitions.
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