LONDON: Major football federations are being pressured to boycott matches against Israel as part of a new global campaign launched by high-profile organizations and figures from the world’s most popular sport.
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The #GameOverIsrael campaign was launched on Tuesday by a major coalition of human rights groups, fan associations, former players and influencers across nine major footballing countries: Belgium, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Scotland and Spain.
As part of the campaign, organizers are calling on the football federations of their countries to boycott Israel’s national team and club teams, and prevent Israeli footballers from playing in their domestic leagues.
A press release issued by the campaign said it aims to “take a principled stand against Israel’s ongoing assault on Palestinian life and infrastructure, including sports facilities and athletes in Gaza.”
