US EditionPro-Palestinian demonstration disrupts Euro 2028 launch event in London
Around 60 protesters called for Israel's removal from UEFA during the Euro 2028 launch, as organizers announced a record three million tickets for the tournament.
- On Wednesday, UEFA held its official launch in London at Piccadilly Circus, where a pro-Palestinian demonstration disrupted the 2028 European Championship event attended by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
- Demonstrators demanded UEFA `show Israel the red card` amid calls to ban Israel from sports events following the Gaza conflict.
- During the launch, organisers unveiled branding and the match schedule, but guests struggled to hear presentations as organisers said three million tickets would be available and England would open at the Etihad.
- Police engaged with protesters near a replica UEFA trophy outside the venue during the launch, and the disturbance briefly shifted attention from the tournament unveiling to calls over Israel's role in football.
- The 2028 tournament is set to be co-hosted by Britain and Ireland, placing the launch amid preparations for a major UK-hosted event and highlighting tensions between political protests and sporting events in central London.
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The official launch of Euro 2028, held this Wednesday in London, was troubled by pro-Palestine activists calling for Israel's exclusion from the competition.
Pro-Palestinian demonstration disrupts Euro 2028 launch event in
LONDON: A pro-Palestinian demonstration disrupted the official launch event for the 2028 European Championship in London on Wednesday. A relatively small but noisy group protested outside the venue at Piccadilly Circus as officials from European soccer’s governing body — including UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin — attended the event. The next edition of the Euros will be
The conflict in the Middle East continues to occupy football - also in the presentation of the schedule for the Euro 2028 in London. The UEFA President is addressed by name.
The conflict in the Middle East continues to occupy football - also in the presentation of the schedule for the Euro 2028 in London. The UEFA President is addressed by name.
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