Israel-Hammas war: Can FIFA, UEFA, EPL maintain neutrality in politics

<p>This week, Mainz suspended Anwar El Ghazi because they felt his post on social media about the Israel-Hamas war was “unacceptable.”</p>, <p>“Mainz 05 respects that there are different perspectives on the complex Middle East conflict that has been going on for decades.</p>, <p>“However, the club clearly distances itself from the content of the post as it does not reflect the values of our club,” the club said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter.</p>, <p>On October 7, Hamas fighters killed over 1,400 Israelis in the deadliest Palestinian militant attack in Israel’s history.</p>, <p>Israel has since responded with intensive air strikes that have killed more than 3,000 Palestinians.</p>, <p>El Ghazi, who only joined Mainz in September, has since deleted the post.</p>, <p>However, before the international break, Arsenal defender, Oleksandr Zinchenho posted “#IStandWithIsrael” on his Instagram story.</p>, <p>He was selected to start the Gunners 1-0 win over Manchester City the next day.</p>, <p>Analysing the situation, Calvin Onwuka, the CEO of ACL Sports, tells DAILY POST: “El Ghazi did not apply wisdom in making the Instagram post.</p>, <p>“He will say it was his right to express himself but he needed to have looked at his surroundings.</p>, <p>“The football club has a right to choose their leaning and has decided to sack him.”</p>, <p>As domestic football resumes after the break, the Premier League will advise clubs to ban Israel and Palestine flags inside stadiums.</p>, <p>During the international week, England hosted Australia and Italy at Wembley and the FA prohibited flags and replica kits that were not of the teams competing on the day.</p>, <p>The Premier League and EFL, who are still discussing what their position will be, confirmed last week that a moment’s silence will be held before this weekend’s round of matches as a mark of respect.</p>, <p>How long will football governing bodies continue to interfere in governance and politics?</p>, <p>“Football is in the society. The society is governed by