sports boycott

It was the latest protest to hit an international sporting event involving an Israeli team.

UEFA’s Platini meets with protestors against holding tournament in Israel

“To destroy something which has been done for football hurts me personally,” Blatter said.

Dozens of players from English Premier League and European top division football teams condemn Israeli attack on Gaza.

Israel’s targeting of sports infrastructure in Gaza underscores need for a sporting boycott

Video shows the activist running onto the pitch with the flag before being tackled by security officers.

The Turkish Airlines Euroleague match was also sponsored by occupation profiteer Veolia.

“I call on all those who spoke out for my release and the release of the Palestinian hunger strikers, to once again show their commitment to justice and equality by insisting that UEFA move their competitions away from Israel.”

“As long as Israel imprisons Palestinian athletes for years without charge or trial using torture, destroys sporting infrastructure and prevents Palestinian athletes from traveling abroad, it has no place in European competitions”

Sarsak: “I announce my readiness to meet Barcelona or any other Spanish club outside of the context of a joint invitation with Gilad Shalit”