Football

Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.

Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.
MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate their final goal in the 3-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League action on Saturday at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race

DEMONSTRATORS HOLD a banner urging the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to boycott upcoming UEFA fixtures with Israel, in support of Palestinians during a protest in relation to the ceasefire in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, February 21, 2026.

Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war

THE MURAL in honor of children killed in Iran by regional violence and unrest.

Israel honors children killed in Iranian unrest, Druze children killed by Hezbollah, with new mural


Released hostage Emily Damari to Maccabi TLV fans: 'I want you to be heard all the way to Gaza'

Also during the match, Beitar Jerusalem played with new orange jerseys in honor of the Bibas family and called for their release, as Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir are still being held hostage.

 British-Israeli former hostage Emily Damari poses for a photo with her mother, Mandy, after being released from Gaza where she was held since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 21, 2025.

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The ambassador from Japan visits: A new campaign for footballer Neta Lavi

One of our leading football ambassadors currently playing in Japan has elegantly made his way into the fashion world, becoming a brand ambassador for Puma.

 Neta Lavi for Puma

14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

All the latest in Jewish sports this week.

 Amar'e Stoudemire speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem, Aug. 8, 2016.

Israel team rejected for homeless soccer tournament over security concerns

Homeless World Cup is an international street football tournament with a network of 70 organizations that use the sport to “tackle homelessness and social isolation.”

Homeless Euro 2024 - Hamburg, Germany - June 17, 2024 A general view of the action from Germany v Sweden

Three of the top five NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews

Jewish athletes shine across sports this week, from the Australian Open to NHL trades and college basketball rankings.

 Jewish NCAA basketball coaches.

Surprising victories shake things up in Israeli soccer

From last-minute Tiberias equalizer vs Maccabi Tel Aviv to Beitar Jerusalem’s collapse, Premier League delivers drama.

 Caption: OMER ATZILY scored an early goal in his Beitar Jerusalem debut, however the capital city squad was shocked at home in a 4-1 defeat to Bnei Reineh.

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'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer

Beckenbauer's number 5 jersey, iconic during his time at FC Bayern, will never again be worn by another player at the club.

 'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer.

Uruguayan footballer Mathías Acuña, 32, found dead in Ecuador hotel room

In the months leading up to his death, Acuña had been embroiled in personal difficulties. He was under investigation for alleged physical and psychological abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Lu Rodríguez.

 Ambato, Ecuador.