"FAI CEO David Courell has said that the association have 'made representations' to Fifa and Uefa on the participation of Israel in European competitions but declined to elaborate on what those conversations have involved."
"The Abbotstown authorities are coming under pressure to take a stand, after a joint letter earlier this week from players union PFA Ireland and the Irish Football Supporters Partnership outlining their issues with Israel remaining under the Uefa umbrella at both international and club level."
FAI CEO David Courell confirmed the association have 'made representations' to Fifa and Uefa concerning Israel's participation in European competitions, but declined to elaborate on the nature of those conversations. Abbotstown officials face growing pressure to take a clear position on the matter. A recent joint letter from players union PFA Ireland and the Irish Football Supporters Partnership articulated concerns about Israel remaining under the Uefa umbrella. The letter targeted both international fixtures and club-level participation. The representations to governing bodies indicate formal steps have been taken, while details of engagement and any proposed outcomes remain undisclosed.
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