October 17, 2025Oct 17 8 minutes ago, Zico said: out of interest was just looking into this some more Israel competes in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) primarily due to political circumstances that led to its expulsion from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Here's a breakdown of the key reasons and timeline: 1) AFC Membership and Boycotts: The Israeli Football Association (IFA) was a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from 1954 to 1974. However, due to the Arab–Israeli conflict, many Arab and Muslim countries refused to play against Israel, leading to frequent boycotts in AFC competitions. 2) Expulsion from AFC: In 1974, a resolution proposed by Kuwait was passed by the AFC, resulting in Israel's expulsion from the confederation. 3) Years in the "Wilderness": For almost two decades, the Israeli national team was left without a continental governing body. During this time, they occasionally participated in FIFA World Cup qualifiers within the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and sometimes UEFA or CONMEBOL (South America) qualifying tournaments, traveling vast distances. Israeli clubs also competed in the UEFA-affiliated Intertoto Cup from 1976. 4) Joining UEFA: In the early 1990s, the political climate allowed Israel to begin aligning with Europe for football. 1991: Israeli clubs started participating in European club competitions. 1992: Israel was admitted to UEFA as an associate member, and the national team began competing in the European leg of World Cup qualifying. 1994: Israel received full UEFA membership, which is where they have remained ever since. Essentially, the move to UEFA was a solution to a political problem, ensuring that Israel's national and club teams could consistently compete in regular international football tournaments. Points 1 and 2....Arabs and Muslims objecting to playing Israel.....fast forward to the current day.....
October 17, 2025Oct 17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gkm4jyrpdo Hopefully both sides will finally agree on the horrific aims of these wankers and pure scum
October 17, 2025Oct 17 Wouldn't mind being a fly on the wall in the discussion room. Labour PM and colleagues telling Labour Council, Labour mayor, and Labour Police and crime Commissioner to change it. A heated debate maybe?
October 17, 2025Oct 17 Popular Post 40 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Even Sopel bollocks gets it.... that was my take on it - it they can handle pro palestine and pro isreal protests, they can handle a football match - I suspect there'd be more trouble at Villa V Brum
October 17, 2025Oct 17 3 minutes ago, Zico said: that was my take on it - it they can handle pro palestine and pro isreal protests, they can handle a football match - I suspect there'd be more trouble at Villa V Brum Totally agree fella
October 17, 2025Oct 17 Good to see everyone standing shoulder to shoulder with Sir Keir. Boring, I know.
October 17, 2025Oct 17 14 minutes ago, Spider said: Good to see everyone standing shoulder to shoulder with Sir Keir. Boring, I know. Yes, you certainly are
October 17, 2025Oct 17 1 minute ago, burnden said: Does that mean Woking Pizza Express has to take down it's royal warrant?
October 17, 2025Oct 17 2 hours ago, miamiwhite said: Even Sopel bollocks gets it.... Was Sopel bollocks up in arms when Legia were banned from Villa Park? it’s performative bullshit
October 17, 2025Oct 17 2 minutes ago, mickbrown said: Was Sopel bollocks up in arms when Legia were banned from Villa Park? it’s performative bullshit Be imaginative fella and stop reading the quotes to this As you were 😘
October 17, 2025Oct 17 Just now, miamiwhite said: Be imaginative fella and stop reading the quotes to this As you were 😘 Hazard a guess if Sopel is a Jewish name or not😀
October 17, 2025Oct 17 40 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Should be hung the nonce Followed shortly by Trump.
October 17, 2025Oct 17 Donald Trump just happened to be there discussing golf clubs and how to grab females by the pussy. And to shag underage girls.
October 17, 2025Oct 17 45 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Should be hung the nonce Sure hanged is the correct term but always sounds wrong.
October 17, 2025Oct 17 1 minute ago, gonzo said: Sure hanged is the correct term but always sounds wrong. He might be hung, but you’d have to ask all the kids he raped.
October 17, 2025Oct 17 13 minutes ago, mickbrown said: Hazard a guess if Sopel is a Jewish name or not😀 Being with a Jewish person for many years, tells me what I need to know without guessing You sir, are an outrageous antisemite, end of
October 17, 2025Oct 17 9 minutes ago, Spider said: Donald Trump just happened to be there discussing golf clubs and how to grab females by the pussy. And to shag underage girls. Talk about obsessed Tell them your alter ego on here, go on, I dare you ☺
October 17, 2025Oct 17 2 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Being with a Jewish person for many years, tells me what I need to know without guessing You sir, are an outrageous antisemite, end of So why say ‘even Sopel’ You had no idea you absolute charlatan. I’m here to educate
October 17, 2025Oct 17 57 minutes ago, burnden said: Fuck the cunt, nonce Abolish the monarchy More demons in the closet that lot
October 17, 2025Oct 17 2 minutes ago, mickbrown said: So why say ‘even Sopel’ You had no idea you absolute charlatan. I’m here to educate Are you really that simple 😂 Let me educate you, you iconoclastic cock....Sopel is more left wing than John Barnes
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