January 17, 2017
Demand for Israel to be expelled from football is back on the agenda
As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, there may well be further calls from Palestine for Israel to be expelled from FIFA.
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January 17, 2017
As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, there may well be further calls from Palestine for Israel to be expelled from FIFA.
December 9, 2013
A German club has decided to end a commercial deal with Saudi Arabia's state-owned airline after it was reported that Saudia refused to carry passengers with an Israeli passport.
June 20, 2013
Defending the decision to stage a major tournament in Israel, UEFA president Michel Platini argues that football should transcend political issues.
June 14, 2012
UEFA president Michel Platini has shown himself to be an adept political operator, but even he will struggle to find a solution to the seemingly intractable problems of the Middle East.