Soccer
‘Game Over Israel’ campaign seeks to bench Israeli soccer players, teams on global stage
International soccer fan groups are seeking to have Israel's national team barred from participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hapoel Tel Aviv claims victory over Beitar Jerusalem in historic Premier League match
From Spurs to Spain: Manor Solomon’s new chapter
Brazil, Hungary, and Israel kick off Grand Prix soccer tournament in Ramle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Between God and the devil: Beitar Jerusalem survives a goalless battle with Maccabi Haifa
Beitar Jerusalem overcame a red card early in the match to secure a scoreless draw with Maccabi Haifa.
Tensions mount as Norway restricts Israel's world cup qualifier entry
Israel has been told it can only enter one day prior to kickoff due to what the Norwegians cited as security concerns.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Kyiv to advance in Europa League
With domestic and international soccer seasons in full swing, the competition is fierce and fast-paced.
