Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties | Football News

Italy’s national football team are due to play Israel in two World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2026 tournament.

The Italian Football Coaches’ Association (AIAC) is pushing for Israel to be suspended from international competition over the war on Gaza.

Ahead of Italy’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Israel in the next two months, the AIAC says “Israel must stop. Football must also take action.”

The AIAC has written a formal letter to the Italian football federation, to be…