Soccer
Israeli league: Walker’s 31-point performance leads Maccabi win; Hapoel TLV undefeated
Maccabi TLV rebounded with a dominant win fueled by Lonnie Walker (31 pts). Holon's coach slammed the performance, while Jerusalem and Tel Aviv also notched crucial victories.
New leadership raises expectations for Syrian soccer’s renewal
UK police used false claims to ban Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from soccer match - report
Trump pardons Jewish-British billionaire Joe Lewis, who pleaded guilty to insider trading
‘We’ll reach a major tournament’: Coach confident despite Israel's exit from World Cup qualifiers
“The harshest criticism we’ll hear is the criticism we direct at ourselves. We have a goal, and we know and will know how to reach it. I’m very proud of the players," said the team's coach.
Ronaldo attends White House meeting between Trump and Saudi crown prince
Elon Musk also joined the dinner, the second joint public appearance since he and Trump had a falling out earlier this year.
Israel rallies to shock Netherlands three to one, reviving Euro 2027 campaign
Guy Luzon’s side showed remarkable character in Budapest, climbing temporarily into second place in Group G and injecting new life into its campaign.
Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note
Ben Shimon & Co. close World Cup qualifiers at Moldova seeking redemption, growth, and steps toward future success
Cristiano Ronaldo clarifies 'soon' means one or two years before retirement
"I feel very good in this moment. I score goals, I still feel quick and sharp. But of course, let's be honest. What I mean by soon is probably one or two years," he said.
Anti-Israel activism in soccer fandoms leads to antisemitism, study reveals
According to the researcher, both antisemitism shown by supporters, as well as one-sided pro-Palestinian activism, create an environment that leads to toxicity on and off the field.
Israel Police arrest six in Sakhnin soccer brawl after Maccabi Haifa match
Some fans had been removed from the stadium and fined after being found to be in possession of pyrotechnic devices, the police statement said.
Irish soccer's governing body overwhelmingly backs call for UEFA to ban Israel
If UEFA decided to ban Israel, it would put the organization on a collision course with the government of the US, co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup, which strongly opposes such an action.
Turkey orders arrest of 17 soccer referees, club president in betting probe
In what the TFF President describes as a "moral crisis in Turkish football," the detention of 21 people has been ordered by Turkish prosecutors.
Six arrested following 'death to IDF' chants at Maccabi TLV-Aston Villa soccer match
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were placed into a fenced-in basketball court near the stadium, following a ban from the UEFA Europa League match in Birmingham, UK.
FIFA chief welcomes presence of female fans at Iranian Cup match
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the event an "encouraging development" since women were banned from attending a previous 2022 World Cup qualifier.