Written by: Olaleye Oluwadamilola
Israel has set its sights on participating in the next Copa America events following the conclusion of a cooperative agreement with CONMEBOL.
At CONMEBOL’s Congress in Paraguay, the Israel Football Association (IFA) signed the contract with the continental body of South America.
On social media, the organization posted a video of IFA President Moshe Zuares and CONMEBOL counterpart Alejandro Dominguez signing a contract.
During their meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year, Domínguez explored the possibility of stepping up cooperation.
“The IFA is Proud to join the magnificent CONMEBOL family,’ a statement read. ‘Together, for the good of the play and camaraderie”.
Oh to Zuares, the arrangement might make it possible for Israel to take part in upcoming Copa America events.
‘This is a particularly exciting, historic moment, an international breakthrough for the Football Association,’ Zuares said in a statement.
“We signed an agreement for cooperation with giant powers, world champions, countries where football is a cornerstone, a culture”.
“Our true friendship with Alejandro Dominguez, president of Conmebol, has given birth to wonderful fruit for Israeli football”.
“I always come to such positions humble and curious to learn, and confident enough in what we have as an association and as a country to offer our partners”.
“We will work hard to translate the promising agreement into a measure that will yield significant results”.
“I hope that the Israeli national team will be part of one of the major tournaments organized by Conmebol, perhaps the Copa America”.
Israel could follow the likes of Qatar and Japan in being invited to participate at the Copa America.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
