Ireland’s FA passes vote to ban Israel from competing in UEFA tournaments

On Saturday 8 November, Ireland’s Football Association approved a decision calling on the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to suspend Israel’s participation in European football competitions.

Ireland says ban Israel from UEFA

The resolution states that the Israeli association has violated two fundamental provisions of UEFA’s statutes. The first relates to the organisation of clubs in the occupied Palestinian territories without the consent of the Palestinian association, which is a direct violation of European football laws.

The second clause relates to the Israeli association’s failure to implement an effective anti-racism policy, which is a prerequisite for membership of any association within the UEFA system.

The resolution also called for clear and transparent criteria for suspending or excluding member associations that violate fundamental laws, thereby ensuring the protection of sporting values and fairness within the European Football Association.

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