Lent.az
UEFA may exclude the Israeli national team and clubs from tournaments held under its auspices next week.
Lent.az reports that the Israeli newspaper "Israel Ha-Yom" reported this.
According to the source, the decision is expected to be made on Tuesday, September 23.
It is reported that the main party insisting on Israel's removal is Qatar, one of the main sponsors of European football. Qatar hardened its position even more after the Israeli Air Force carried out an airstrike on the country in early September.
Israel is concerned that the continuation of military operations in the Gaza Strip may lead to the country's long-term exclusion from international competitions in all sports.
According to the source, the Israel Football Federation and the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs are making maximum efforts to prevent the UEFA leadership from putting the issue of possible removal of national teams and clubs on the agenda at the meeting to be held on September 23.
