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With Europe's soccer body set to decide whether to expel Jewish state, German association – as well as surprising allies such as one Islamic nation – are joining forces to torpedo move.

Seven stages out of the Vuelta's final 11 racing days were interrupted or ended prematurely due to protest activities.

The event itself includes "Survivor Series Style Matches", alongside a tag team championship match between The Hardy Boyz and DarkState. The term Invasion, on such a sensitive date, which directly recalls the infiltration of Hamas terrorists into the southern communities and the mass killings of Israelis and Americans, raises questions about who in the organization is responsible for this preposterous decision.

Oregon survives Penn State marathon in season's most dramatic college football showdown.

The State Department has intervened to prevent the imposition of sanctions ahead of the world's largest sporting event in the summer – the 2026 FIFA World Cup – hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.

A dramatic report in The Times reports that after the first attempt to bar Israel's national team and clubs from European tournaments was blocked, Israeli sports now face a boycott from European competitions. 

The Spanish outlet OKDiario reports that the issue of banning Israel from European competitions will be raised this week at a forum of football association secretaries. While the body cannot impose sanctions, it may adopt a collective position that could pave the way for tougher decisions by UEFA’s Executive Committee.

Following heavy pressure from diplomats, football association officials and other senior figures in the sport, Israel has avoided expulsion from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to suspend Israel’s national team and clubs from international competitions. The Israel Football Association is working around the clock to prevent the issue from reaching a vote, where a decisive majority against Israel is expected.