Caroline Weir emphasizes Fifa, Uefa should address Israel match concerns

Scotland women's national team captain Caroline Weir has stated that questions regarding the political implications of their World Cup qualifying matches against Israel should be directed at Fifa and Uefa. The games, scheduled to take place in Budapest, have drawn attention due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Weir acknowledged players' awareness of the situation but stressed that they should not be placed in the position of answering such questions. Scotland previously faced Israel in June at Hampden Park, with their home game delayed by a protest. The team aims for two convincing wins against Israel to secure a top spot in their qualifying group, currently level on points with Belgium but with a better goal difference.

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