Irish soccer authority to vote tomorrow on requesting Israel be suspended from European contests

Irish soccer’s governing body will vote on Saturday on whether to submit a formal motion to the Union of European Football Associations requesting the immediate suspension of Israel from European competitions, according to an agenda of the meeting seen by Reuters.

The resolution, proposed and supported by some member clubs, cites the Israel Football Association’s (IFA) alleged violation of two independent provisions of the UEFA statutes, including organizing clubs in Palestinian territories without the consent of the Palestinian Football Association.

The second violation regards the alleged failure of the IFA to implement and enforce an effective anti-racism policy. The motion would also call on UEFA to publish transparent criteria for the suspension or exclusion of member associations.