Forty-eight professional football players signed a statement addressed to the European Football Association (UEFA), calling for the banning of Israeli clubs and teams from international competitions.

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): According to Al Jazeera, the statement states that sport should not remain neutral in the face of oppression and that silence means accepting the fact that some human lives are considered more valuable than others. The signatories emphasized the implementation of equal justice and adherence to universal principles for all nations and countries.

These professional players stated that the Israeli regime has violated international humanitarian law and is in conflict with the principles of respect, security and peace in sports.

At the end of their statement, they emphasized that they are the united voice of professional athletes from around the world and stand for justice, equality and humanity in sports.

The Times newspaper previously reported, citing informed sources, that the majority of UEFA's executive committee members supported the suspension of the Zionist regime.

According to the report, the possible decision to suspend Israel's membership was made after reviewing the report of an international investigative committee, which claimed that the Zionist regime had committed genocide in Gaza.

A group of UN experts had also previously called on FIFA and UEFA to suspend the participation of the Zionist regime's teams in international competitions.

These requests have been made while violence and human losses in the Gaza Strip continue and many countries and international organizations have called for a rapid response from the international community.

According to analysts, pressure from professional athletes and support from international sports committees can pave the way for effective decisions to prevent the Zionist regime from participating in international competitions.

Studies show that these symbolic movements of athletes, in addition to political messages, can influence public opinion and sports unions and put the issue on the agenda of the media and international organizations.