Violence in Gaza. Israeli teams out of European cups?

Violence in Gaza. Israeli teams out of European cups?

Glenn Micallef, EU Commissioner for Sport, opens a sensitive topic by condemning the violence in Gaza

Israeli teams out of European cups? Glenn Micallef, EU Commissioner for Sport, opens a sensitive topic by condemning the violence in Gaza.

‘When it comes to sport, I think there should be no place in sporting events for those who do not share our values,’ he said.

‘Sport is a tool we use to promote peace, through which we promote human rights. The sports movement is autonomous and makes its own decisions,’ he added, ’but we have a duty and responsibility to talk about these issues and make our opinions known.

Source ANSA

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