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President Peres met with the President of UEFA, Michel Platini

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President Peres on the role of sport in making peace:


"Sport really is a sort of entrée to peace. We play games of Palestinian and Israeli youngsters; it has a deep educational impact and meaning."

President Peres on recent instances anti-Semitism in football:


"It's not only against everything we all stand for but it's against the very concept of sport."

The President of the State of Israel, President Shimon Peres, hosted the President of UEFA, Michel Platini at his residence this morning. Mr. Platini is visiting Israel with senior figures from UEFA, for the draw for the UEFA Under 21's Football Championship that will take place in Israel this June.