Why is Israel playing in European football? | Game Theory

Why is Israel playing in European football? Samantha Johnson unpacks why the Israeli national team and clubs ended up under UEFA, why they’re not the only non-European country playing for Europe and how sport can defy geography.

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Post from Al Jazeera on November 06, 2025

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