Soccer

Israel, Trump admin working to block UEFA from banning Israel from European soccer

A majority of UEFA member states are currently in favor of suspending the Jewish state, according to sources cited by The Times.

PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025 General view of a Palestine flag as a banner is displayed during the protest reading "your pitch your choice boycott Israel."
MACCABI TEL AVIV's Ali Camara celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to lift the yellow-and-blue to a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium.

Dramatic weekend in Israeli Premier League, Maccabi Tel Aviv snatch 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem

Diego Schwartzman, at right, poses with a Barkojba teammate in Buenos Aires, 2025.

Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman now plays soccer for a Jewish club in Buenos Aires

A billboard in Times Square displays the message "Soccer Federations: Boycott Israel" as part of the campaign by Game Over Israel calling for a boycott of Israel by national soccer federations, in New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025

‘Game Over Israel’ campaign seeks to bench Israeli soccer players, teams on global stage


Hapoel Tel Aviv claims victory over Beitar Jerusalem in historic Premier League match

The Hapoel-Beitar game late Monday night will go down as one of the greatest games of the past several seasons in Israeli soccer. 

The Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem at the Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, September 15, 2025.

From Spurs to Spain: Manor Solomon’s new chapter

The La Liga outfit is just north of Valencia and south of Barcelona on the coast of Spain as the 26-year-old Manor Solomon moved to Villarreal on loan from Tottenham in the English Premier League.

MANOR SOLOMON (playing above for Israel earlier this month) was introduced at Villarreal following his loan move from Tottenham, as he begins in La Liga and prepares for a Champions League showdown with his former club.

Brazil, Hungary, and Israel kick off Grand Prix soccer tournament in Ramle

Symbolizing coexistence, Israel's mixed city stages global tournament as sports and solidarity return to the Holy Land.

 RAMLE IS hosting teams from Brazil, Hungary, and Israel this week in the Peace & Friendship World League, the first international soccer tournament held in the country since October 7.

Israel's soccer team loses 5-4 to Italy in close-fought FIFA World Cup qualifier

Israel scored four goals but fell to Italy in a nine-goal clash in Hungary. The defeat drops Israel to third, with crucial matches vs. Norway and Italy ahead.

Israel's Manor Solomon in action with Italy's Riccardo Orsolini, World Cup qualifying in Hungary's Debrecen, September 8, 2025.

High-stakes for Israel to qualify in World Cup in upcoming match against Italy

A loss against Italy Monday would put a huge wrench in Israel potentially qualifying for the World Cup.

OSCAR GLOUKH and Israel had plenty to celebrate against Moldova in a 4-0 victory.

Ex-Israel U21 soccer captain Ataa Jaber backs Thunberg's Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza

Israeli-born soccer player Ataa Jaber, now with the Palestinian national team, posted backing for the Global Sumud Flotilla, including activists such as Greta Thunberg, currently en route to Gaza.

Ataa Jaber representing the Palestinian national soccer team.

Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer

About 30 Druze teens from Majdal Shams, survivors of a Hezbollah rocket attack, will train and share their story in Hungary.

The scene at the soccer field where a rocket crashed in Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

Israel beats Moldova 4-0, gets key win to aim for playoffs in WC Qualifiers round

With goals from Dror Peretz, Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo, and Oscar Gloukh, Israel left Moldova with three points and a good form to face Italy on Monday.

The World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025.

Daniel Levy steps down after nearly 25 years, leaving impact of Jewish identity at Tottenham

Levy's departure, as one of the senior Jewish figures in English soccer, closes a chapter of Jewish leadership at a club with one of soccer’s most prominent Jewish fanbases.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR chairman Daniel Levy – who is leaving his role – is pictured in the stands before a Spurs Europa League match earlier this year.

Israel's national soccer team back to 2026 World Cup qualifying

Ben Shimon sets high goals for matches Moldova and Italy while balancing security challenges, player form, and squad unity.

 ISRAEL WINGER Manor Solomon (10) finalized a loan this week from Tottenham to Villarreal ahead of the blue-and-white’s pair of World Cup qualifiers this weekend, against Moldova and Italy, in which the 26-year-old is slated to feature.

Manor Solomon joins Villarreal on loan from Tottenham

Solomon, 25, first made waves in Israel with Maccabi Petah Tikva before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2019, becoming the youngest Israeli to sign for the club.

ISRAELI INTERNATIONAL Manor Solomon has made just six appearances for Tottenham since arriving in 2023, and has now been loaned out for a second straight season.