Cantona, known for his political stances and outspoken comments, spoke during the “Together for Palestine” concert at the Ovo Arena, Wembley, which was attended by music stars such as Damon Albarn, Bastille and Pink Pantheress, as well as actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch.

“Four days after the start of the war by Russia in Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA banned Russia. We are now 716 days into what Amnesty International has called genocide,” Cantona said.

“And yet, Israel continues to be allowed to participate.

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, UEFA and FIFA banned the Russian national team and clubs from all competitions.

The disruption continues, including non-participation in the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

This precedent has fueled debate in football about a similar ban on Israel, following December 2023 when the conflicts in Gaza caused over 65,000 casualties according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

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The 82-year-old three-time World Cup winner, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was also suffering from heart and kidney problems.

Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021. He was admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on November 29.

On Thursday, his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote a tribute to her father on Instagram: “Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.”

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The second-tier match between the Anatolian rivals Göztepe and Altay on Sunday was called off 25 minutes into the first half.

According to report, the play had been stopped because fans were receiving medical treatment after disturbances in the stands. Shortly after, a Göztepe supporter ran onto the pitch, picked up the corner flag, and used it to attack the Altay goalkeeper, Ozan Evrim Ozenc, before being restrained by nearby players and security staff.

The goalkeeper suffered a hemmhorage and had to be taken to hospital, where he is conscious despite having a four-centimetre opening in his head.

Göztepe and Altay are longstanding rivals from the city of Izmir.

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