# Manchester protesters demand Israel’s ban from FIFA and Olympics

> In Manchester, on the first day of the football season, protesters demanded Israel’s exclusion from FIFA, citing the killing of over 430 Palestinian footballers and the use of six teams on stolen West Bank land. During…

Published: 2026-09-14 · Desk: Latest · Source: Manchester Palestine Movement

Today in Manchester, on the opening day of the football season, demonstrators took to the streets demanding that Israel be excluded from FIFA, the world governing body of football. Protesters highlighted that in the past two years Israel has killed more than 430 Palestinian footballers, while the Israeli Football Association continues to include six teams based on stolen Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Meanwhile, during the broadcast of the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Community Shield match, former Egyptian footballer Mohamed Aboutrika strongly condemned Israel and urged both FIFA and UEFA to impose a ban on Israel from international football.

Aboutrika stated, “Israel has killed 760 Palestinian athletes, including 420 footballers. They have destroyed 140 sports facilities. FIFA and UEFA quickly acted against Russia, so when will the Israeli occupation finally be stopped? We do not want empty statements, we demand real action.”

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