"Despite positioning themselves as defenders of civic values and peace, the sporting world and football institutions have remained silent for far too long, Haciosmanoglu said, according to Turkiye's state-run Anadolu news agency. Guided by these values, we feel compelled to raise our deep concern regarding the unlawful (and more importantly, completely inhumane and unacceptable) situation being carried out by the State of Israel in Gaza and its surrounding areas, he added."
"UEFA is moving towards a vote on whether to suspend Israel, whose men's football team is in the middle of attempting to qualify for next year's World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. The 20-member UEFA ruling committee is expected to secure a majority to exclude Israel from games if a vote is called."
Turkiye became the first UEFA member to publicly call for Israel's suspension from all football competitions and the Turkish Football Federation president sent a letter urging FIFA and UEFA to act. UEFA is moving toward a vote on suspension while Israel's men's team continues World Cup 2026 qualifying. The 20-member UEFA ruling committee is expected to secure a majority to exclude Israel if a vote is called. Unease has grown over perceived double standards after Russia's 2022 ban. A coalition of 48 high-profile athletes, including Paul Pogba and Moeen Ali, called for Israel's suspension.
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