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48 Athletes Petition UEFA to Exclude Israel Amid Protests

9/29/2025

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Forty-eight athletes, including Hakim Ziyech, Paul Pogba, and Sam Morsi, signed a petition to exclude Israel.
The petition protests attacks in Palestine, especially Gaza, citing civilian casualties since October 7, 2023.
Signatories label Israel as the occupying entity and the oppressive occupier.
UEFA—Union of European Football Associations—is reportedly weighing sanctions, with a decision expected next week.

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Forty-eight athletes, including Hakim Ziyech, Paul Pogba, and Sam Morsi, signed a petition to exclude Israel.
The petition protests attacks in Palestine, especially Gaza, citing civilian casualties since October 7, 2023.
Signatories label Israel as the occupying entity and the oppressive occupier.
UEFA—Union of European Football Associations—is reportedly weighing sanctions, with a decision expected next week.