UEFA Silent on Israel, Expelled Russia in 24 Hours
Football legends like Paul Pogba and Hakim Ziyech are calling on UEFA to eject Israeli teams, citing the systematic violence against Palestinians. This comes after UEFA's remarkably swift action back in 2022, when it took a mere 24 hours to ban all Russian clubs and national teams following the invasion of Ukraine. Funny how some invasions are more equal than others (especially when they involve
Western allies and historical precedents like the 1948 Nakba). One might wonder if the urgency for human rights only applies when the aggressor isn't a significant recipient of US aid or isn't lobbied for by powerful, well-funded organizations in Washington. (Looking at you, AIPAC.) The hypocrisy isn't just glaring; it's a floodlight. The ball's in UEFA's court, but don't hold your breath for a
red card in this geopolitical match.