Overview
- PSOE spokesman Patxi López said Spain’s participation in the 2026 World Cup would be evaluated if Israel reaches the tournament, signaling a potential boycott.
- RTVE stated it would withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate, aligning public broadcasting with the government’s stance.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged international federations to exclude Israel from competitions following La Vuelta disruptions in Madrid that led to two arrests and 22 reported injuries.
- Sports minister Pilar Alegría and CSD chief José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes called on federations and Olympic bodies to bar Israeli teams, framing the push as a response to the Gaza conflict.
- Israel rebuked Spain’s position, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar calling Sánchez “an antisemite and a liar,” as the UCI and domestic opposition criticized the government’s approach.