The European football body UEFA is moving towards one vote to suspend its member Federation Israel in the war at UEFA Gaza, with the proposal familiar people on Thursday to the Associated Press.
The UEFA’s 20-member Executive Committee is expected to support any vote in favor of suspending Israeli teams from international sports, two sources described The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity not to print the name due to the subject’s sensitivity.
This step came two weeks ago to resume its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign by Israel men’s team. Norway And Italy,
It is not clear that the world football bodies will support FIFA FIFA leader, Gianni Infantino and the close relationship between President Donald Trump, except Israel. His administration’s support to secure the World Cup has been seen as important for FIFA to give a successful tournament in US, Canada and Mexico.
FIFA’s ruling council is scheduled to meet in Zurich next week.
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Israel is third in its qualifying group behind Norway and Italy.
There is a club left in the European competition in the country, Macabi Tel Aviv, who is going to face Aston Villa in the Europea League on 6 November.
FIFA has faced a long call to suspend Israel from Palestinian Football Association, recently in his Congress in Paraguay in May.
Information from PA was used in this report.
