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Israeli Football Federation Supports UEFA President Infantino's Decision Amid Plans to Return Matches to Israel

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First reported by N12 · 28 minutes ago

What happened

Israel's Football Association inaugurated a new national team facility and reaffirmed support for UEFA President Infantino's decisions. Officials expressed hope to resume hosting matches in Israel, pending security conditions, while condemning recent stadium violence. Significant investments in infrastructure aim to strengthen Israeli football's future.

  • 01Israeli Football Association opens new national team facility in Zevulun Regional Council.
  • 02Minister Miki Zohar highlights Israel's security and plans to invest 120 million shekels in football infrastructure.
  • 03Chairman Shino Zuaratz holds "one bullet" to bring matches back to Israel when safe.
  • 04Zuaratz condemns recent stadium security incident and confirms arrest of responsible personnel.
  • 05Israel supports UEFA President Gianni Infantino's policies, per Zuaratz.
  • 06Coach Ran Ben Shimon praises new facilities and compares Israeli football development to MLS standards.

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N12Center · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Israeli Football Federation Supports UEFA President Infantino's Decision Amid Plans to Return Matches to Israel
MakoCenter · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Israeli Football Federation Supports UEFA President Infantino's Decision Amid Plans to Return Matches to Israel

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