Following Ireland: The team considering boycotting the match against Israel

Players on the Swiss women's national team are pushing to boycott the Nations League match against Israel. Technical director Johan Djourou confirmed that the discussion on a boycott is open, but expressed respect for the Israeli players. The move comes after the Irish national team attempted to lead a similar boycott and backed down at the last moment.

Players on the Swiss women's national team are pressuring to boycott the upcoming Nations League match against Israel. Technical director Johan Djourou, former Arsenal defender, confirmed that the discussion on a boycott is open: "We will sit tonight with the team and the national team coach. A boycott? The discussion is open." However, Djourou wavered and added that he respects the Israeli players and that sport will be at the center. The Swiss move comes in direct continuation of the boycott attempt by the Irish national team, which backed down at the last moment after realizing that a boycott would lead to severe sanctions from UEFA and harm the hosting of Euro 2028. Now all eyes are on Lucerne to see whether the Swiss will choose to play or suffer a technical loss and heavy penalties.