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Ireland’s soccer governing body backs resolution calling for UEFA ban on Israel

By Reuters and ToI Staff 8 November 2025, 4:16 pm
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Members of Irish soccer’s governing body have approved a resolution instructing its board to submit a formal motion to UEFA requesting the immediate suspension of Israel from European competitions, a source at the meeting tells Reuters.

The resolution cites alleged violations by Israel’s Football Association of two provisions of UEFA statutes, namely its failure to implement and enforce an effective anti-racism policy and organization of clubs in territories sought by the Palestinians for a future state without the consent of the Palestinian Football Association.

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