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#Football / Are some European nations moving to man Israeli sports teams?

As reported by Israeli right-wing populist Ynet, wothout disclosing sources, #Spain, Belgium and Scandinavian countries reportedly organizing to suspend #Israel from international sports competitions, similar to Russia/Belarus sanctions. Movement targets #FIFA, #UEFA, #FIBA and #Olympic federations following Spanish PM Sánchez calling Israel an "apartheid state" and French President Macron suggesting EU-Israel trade agreement review.

If implemented, Israeli teams would be barred from competing under national flag internationally. No confirmation from sports bodies yet.



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