UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin addressed questions regarding Israel's continued participation in European football competitions, noting that the issue is a 'legitimate question.' Čeferin explained that while he opposes banning athletes from competitions, Russia remains excluded due to the ongoing war, despite many athletes' opposition to their country's regime. He emphasized that Israel is currently allowed to compete, but did not rule out future changes, stating that athletes should have the chance to participate and that political issues should be resolved separately. The interview followed recent controversies, including UEFA's display of a peace banner at a major match and its decision to prohibit the family of an Israeli hostage from displaying signs during another game.