Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

16/09/2025 10:10 France 24

"Our position is clear and categorical: as long as the barbarity continues, neither Russia nor Israel should participate in any international competition," said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

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