How should football react to the Middle East conflict?

How should football react to the Middle East conflict?

Published on Oct 25
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The Sports Desk
<p>As the Israel-Gaza war intensifies, we examine the stance taken by football and some of its key protagonists. </p><p>Following the row over the decision not to light the Wembley arch in Israeli colours - and fans being urged not to bring Palestinian flags into stadiums - what considerations are clubs, players and governing bodies having to make when responding to an international crisis? And what geopolitical forces are influencing those decisions? </p><p>Does football and its star players have a moral obligation to use their power and influence in global affairs – or should it stay out of politics all together? </p><p>Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Prof Simon Chadwick, Jacob Steinberg &amp; Bassil Mikdadi</p>