Another serious debate has erupted around European football. Several prominent footballers, including Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba and former Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech, have officially appealed to UEFA, demanding the disqualification of the Israeli Football Association. This was reported by Al Jazeera.
According to sources, the appeal was signed by more than 70 professional footballers. They are demanding that UEFA cease any official cooperation with Israel. According to the athletes, such a step should be perceived as a reaction to the injustice and violations committed against the Palestinian people.
The footballers emphasized that the world community must also uphold the principles of peace and humanity in the field of sports. They put forward the idea that "sports and justice are inseparable."
The Israel national team is currently participating in the World Cup qualifiers. The team has 9 points and is currently in 3rd place in the group. The next match is scheduled for November 13 against the Lithuanian national team.
Football society is divided around this issue: some say that it is necessary to keep sports separate from politics, while others believe that sport should also be an arena for global justice.
Overall, the calls from Pogba, Ziyech, and other players are expected to provoke serious discussion in UEFA. What decision will be made will be known soon.
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