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Irish football community backs motion to suspend Israel Football Association from UEFA
['Julia Griggio']
Hotpress
Over 40% of FAI delegates have pledged support for a motion to suspend the Israel FA from UEFA.
Support is growing across the Irish football community for a push to suspend the Israel Football Association (IFA) from UEFA competitions.
Over 40% of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) General Assembly delegates are already backing a motion to call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
The motion will require support from 50% of FAI delegates in order to pass.
“This is a real opportunity for the FAI to lead the international push to have Israel removed from UEFA,” said the statement.