Let's bring Israel back to AFC

[The]

To me it makes more sense to have Kazakastan, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia in AFC than Israel or Cyprus.

[webmaster]

If Iran's political system changes, you never know. But as of now, no way it would happen.

[Nokhodi]

I actually would like to play them, but I don't think they want to move to AFC which will just regress their football.

[perspolis#1]

Absolutely not in our interest.

All it takes is for IR to refuse to play them once and AFC will ban us for 100 years.

No way.

[PSGman#19]

Yes they can come back to AFC and we take their spot in uefa

[Bladsville]

https://news.sky.com/story/why-does-...urope-10359083

Hi Everyone,

I was thinking about how the current tensions are now with the country of Israel and nearly all of the Arab countries within the region, and with the peace treaties being signed, I think it would also make sense of having Israel back in the AFC. Sure, Iran, Palestine, and some other surrounding nations will not be happy about it, but so what. It truly does not make sense to have them as part of Europe, as stated in an old article from 2015 referenced above. Let's have them as part of AFC. What do you think?

I think this is a really insensitive and ignorant way of looking at the problem. This isn't an issue that can be fixed with football over one night, this is literal bloodshed that has been going on for over 60 years. If they start including Israel in matches, you're going to have issues with terrorism, boycotting, rioting, etc. Also, I cant imagine the Palestinians playing against a country who they believe is ethnically cleansing them from their own homes.

Dont get me wrong, I think it would be fantastic if everyone got along and we could be all inclusive. Unfortunately, that part of the world is completely screwed and needs more work than a UAE/Israel (who werent really beefin to begin with) treaty before consistent football matches can happen amongst each other.

[Adesor Vafaseya]

you are a genius!


Moved to International Sports Forum.

[sedee91]

https://news.sky.com/story/why-does-israels-football-team-play-in-europe-10359083

Hi Everyone,

I was thinking about how the current tensions are now with the country of Israel and nearly all of the Arab countries within the region, and with the peace treaties being signed, I think it would also make sense of having Israel back in the AFC. Sure, Iran, Palestine, and some other surrounding nations will not be happy about it, but so what. It truly does not make sense to have them as part of Europe, as stated in an old article from 2015 referenced above. Let's have them as part of AFC. What do you think?