Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Israel allowed to play football in the Olympics

Israel gets to participate in the football tournament during the Olympics in Paris.

Published: 19 July 2024
Israel allowed to play football in the Olympics
Photo: Jorge Saenz/AP/TT

Israel is allowed to participate in the football tournament at the OS in Paris.

It is clear since Fifa chose to postpone the decision to ban Israel from international football due to the conflict with Hamas.

It was in May that the Palestinian Football Association demanded sanctions against Israel and that they should be expelled from the international federation.

The Palestinian Association accused Israel of racism, human rights violations, and discrimination within the football league and believes it is a breach of Fifa's statutes.

Fifa, the world governing body of football, was set to make a decision on Saturday at an extraordinary council meeting, after requesting an independent legal assessment.

However, late on Thursday evening, Fifa announced that they had postponed the decision, as "more time is needed to complete this process with due care and thoroughness" – which means the decision will not be made until after the OS has concluded.

Israel has been drawn into a group with Japan, Mali, and Paraguay in this year's OS football. The final will take place on August 9.

Places
Organisations
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

World Championship Cyclist Dies After Accident
1 MIN READ

World Championship Cyclist Dies After Accident

City's Rodri operated on – season over
1 MIN READ

City's Rodri operated on – season over

Hammarby faces Barcelona: "Can dream big"
2 MIN READ

Hammarby faces Barcelona: "Can dream big"

No World Cup competition in Ulricehamn this winter
1 MIN READ

No World Cup competition in Ulricehamn this winter

Sjögran after the threats: "Only strengthened us"
4 MIN READ

Sjögran after the threats: "Only strengthened us"

Uefa bans Barça fans – racism in the premiere
1 MIN READ

Uefa bans Barça fans – racism in the premiere

Injured Isak may miss the big match
1 MIN READ

Injured Isak may miss the big match

The Swedish Football Association awards Umeå three points – close to promotion
1 MIN READ

The Swedish Football Association awards Umeå three points – close to promotion

Sara Hector: "Sad about the development"
2 MIN READ

Sara Hector: "Sad about the development"

Arsenal showed class - ran over Häcken
2 MIN READ

Arsenal showed class - ran over Häcken

Rydström: "A problem we've had for bloody long"
2 MIN READ

Rydström: "A problem we've had for bloody long"

Bergvall substituted in Europa League debut – after twelve minutes
1 MIN READ

Bergvall substituted in Europa League debut – after twelve minutes

Rasmus Dahlin becomes team captain in Buffalo
1 MIN READ

Rasmus Dahlin becomes team captain in Buffalo

Modo's Revenge: Big Win Over Malmö
2 MIN READ

Modo's Revenge: Big Win Over Malmö

The Juniors Lifted Skellefteå – Clear Victory over Växjö
2 MIN READ

The Juniors Lifted Skellefteå – Clear Victory over Växjö

No winners in Allsvenskan's both bottom matches
3 MIN READ

No winners in Allsvenskan's both bottom matches

Played in the "wrong" position – became match hero
2 MIN READ

Played in the "wrong" position – became match hero

Nightmare start for MFF: "Not up to level"
3 MIN READ

Nightmare start for MFF: "Not up to level"

World Championship Cyclist Seriously Injured: "Very Critical"
1 MIN READ

World Championship Cyclist Seriously Injured: "Very Critical"

Ricciardo leaves F1 – with immediate effect
1 MIN READ

Ricciardo leaves F1 – with immediate effect