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Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu has called on FIFA and UEFA to act regarding Israel's treatment of Palestinians. UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend Israel from competitions amid international pressure and athlete protests. The US opposes banning Israel from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, calls grow for FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel from international football, citing allegations of genocide and violations of international law. Despite widespread protests and legal reports, football authorities sideline the issue, raising concerns over double standards and political influence in sports decisions.
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The Palestinian national football team played their first match in Europe since 2023, at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, with 50,000 spectators. The game was a political statement supporting Palestinian rights, with many fans waving flags and paying tribute to slain players, amid ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza.