Qatar Strategically Pushes to Ban Israel from UEFA Football Tournaments
The geopolitical landscape of sports is once again witnessing intense maneuvering over Israel’s participation in European football competitions.
Reliable sources reveal that Qatar is actively supporting efforts to suspend the Israeli national team and clubs from all UEFA-organized tournaments.
A crucial vote on this matter is scheduled for September 23, with Qatar’s lobbying groups reportedly making significant efforts to secure a majority in favor of this decisive action.Israeli officials are seeking to prevent this issue from reaching the voting stage, as most European countries have already indicated their support for suspending Israel’s participation.
Should the measure pass, Israel could be barred from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, and the Tel Aviv-based club Maccabi might face exclusion from the Europa League.Tensions escalated last week in Doha, Qatar’s capital, where several explosions rocked the city, adding regional instability.
Subsequently, the Israeli Defense Forces announced strikes targeting Hamas leadership, resulting in the deaths of five Hamas members and one Qatari security officer.
Despite the attack, Hamas’ political leadership remained unharmed.
This marked the first time Israel conducted airstrikes in a Gulf country, deepening its regional isolation.Meanwhile, unrest on the football pitch continues: fans clashed during the France vs.
Israel match in Paris, and earlier, Israeli supporters were assaulted in Amsterdam.
These incidents underscore the fragile situation affecting regional and international relations, sporting events, and diplomatic channels.