Tamuz 11, 5778, 6/24/2018
Sports News & Analysis FIFA asked to ban anti-Israel Iranian soccer playerSoccer fans file complaint FIFA against Iranian forward who reposted Khamenei's anti-Israel tweet. Israeli embassy wishes Argentina soccer team successIsraeli embassy in Argentina creates video in support of country’s national soccer team. Free meals, internet access for Jewish World Cup fans in RussiaRabbis from around the world urged soccer fans attending World Cup tournaments in Russia to visit Jewish community facilities. How geopolitics keeps Israel out of World Cup contentionIsrael's expulsion from soccer league hosting most Middle East nations hamper country's ability to progress towards World Cup. FIFA confirms taking action against PA soccer chiefGoverning body of soccer confirms disciplinary proceedings have started against Jibril Rajoub over his remarks against Messi. 'FIFA should give Rajoub a red card'Sports Minister praises FIFA for open disciplinary proceedings against PA soccer chief. 'No place for terrorists in soccer.' FIFA to open disciplinary proceedings against Jibril RajoubFIFA votes against Palestinian Authority demand for sanctions, promises to open disciplinary proceedings against PA football chief. 5 Jewish baseball players hit home runs on the same dayFive Jewish batters score six home runs, setting a record in Major League Baseball history. Argentine, global Jewish groups decry soccer match cancellationArgentina’s Jewish political umbrella DAIA says national soccer team 'capitulated' to terrorists in cancelling game in Israel. Abbas thanks Argentina for cancelling soccer gamePA chairman welcomes efforts to prevent Israel from "harming the status of Jerusalem".Serial cancellation? Argentinian team nixed meeting with PopeEven before cancellation of friendly match with Israel, Argentinian national team cancelled preplanned meeting with Pope, born in Argentina.WJC: Cancellation of soccer game sets dangerous precedentWorld Jewish Congress condemns cancellation of friendly match between Israel and Argentina. Italy's Vice Premier: Hatred should not block a sporting eventItaly’s Vice Premier and Interior Minister expresses solidarity with Israel after Argentina-Israel friendly match is cancelled.'It's not BDS - it's terror'Sports Minister emphasizes that Argentinian team's cancellation of friendly game came amid terror threats against its players. Left celebrates cancellation of soccer matchOpposition takes advantage of match cancellation against Argentina. Football Assoc.: 'We'll act harshly against Palestinian incitement.'It's official: Argentina-Israel soccer game cancelledIsraeli embassy in Argentina confirms friendly match scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled, cites threats to star Lionel Messi. Arab MK welcomes cancellation of Argentina soccer gameMK Jamal Zahalka urges world to continue pressuring Israel after cancellation of friendly match between Israeli and Argentine teams. Argentine FM: The players didn't want to play in IsraelArgentine Foreign Minister says players of national soccer team did not want to play in Israel but does not confirm game was cancelled. Macri tells Netanyahu he cannot change decision on soccer gamePM Netanyahu speaks with Argentine President following cancellation of friendly soccer game in Jerusalem.Argentina-Israel friendly soccer match cancelledFollowing Palestinian Arab pressure, friendly match between Argentina and Israel’s soccer teams cancelled. Beitar Jerusalem adds Trump to its name to honor embassy move'Beitar Trump Jerusalem' honors US president ahead of embassy move. Yeshiva U women’s tennis to play in NCAA Division III tournamentYeshiva University women’s tennis team will participate in the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time. Sir Alex Ferguson suffers brain hemorrhageFormer Manchester United manager suffers brain hemorrhage, undergoes emergency surgery. In historic first, Giro d’Itala race kicks off in IsraelAs Giro d'Italia kicks off in Jerusalem, teams from around the world prove that sports is above politics. Tunisia bid for Youth Olympics blocked over ban of IsraelisBid by Tunisia to host 2022 Youth Olympics blocked because the country recently banned Israeli athletes. Netanyahu, Regev meet Israeli Judo championsPM: We're a cyber power, a water power, and now a sports power. Giro d'Italia to respect ShabbatIsraeli authorities assure that international cycling competition in Jerusalem Friday will not entail Shabbat violations. 'I'm excited to be in Jerusalem'4-time world champion "Katusha - Alpecin" cyclist Tony Martin excited to compete in Giro d’Italia as it is taking place in Israel this year Watch: The cycling champ who became a Holocaust heroMarking launch of Giro d'Italia in J'lem, short film tells story of the heroism and bravery of one of cycling's most accomplished athletes. Israel wraps up European Judo championship with 3 medalsChildren with special needs incorporated throughout 3-day event, 10 young judokas with physical disabilities perform onstage. Brazilian soccer legend opens academy in IsraelRonaldinho Gaucho says new soccer school will help develop Israeli children's talents, aid new immigrants' integration. BDS fails to get Argentinian soccer team to cancel Israel matchArgentinian national team to travel to Israel for friendly match despite pressure from BDS groups. Israeli judoka wins gold, hears Hatikva at Europe championshipIsraeli national anthem played European Senior Judo Championships in Tel Aviv after Hatikva banned at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament. Josh Rosen picked by Arizona Cardinals in NFL draftUCLA quarterback who faced anti-Semitic attacks prior to draft picked up by Arizona Cardinals. Gran Fondo bicycle race comes to JerusalemJerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat joins cyclists in Gran Fondo race down streets of Jerusalem.Football star gets anti-Semitic curses - and enjoys itJosh Rosen, whose father is Jewish, gets ripped on regularly - especially for his nose - but says, 'It gets my competitive juices flowing.' Watch: Netanyahu gears up for bicycle racePM comes out to meet bicyclists in Israel for the international 'Giro' race - and shows off his cycling abilities. Chelsea Football joins March of the LivingRepresentatives of soccer club will take part in March of the Living, the latest activity in the club’s 'Say No to Antisemitism' campaign. Warriors waive Omri Casspi after injuryFirst-ever Israeli NBA player dropped right before playoffs to make room for Quinn Cook. Buenos Aires presents exhibit on soccer during the HolocaustAn exhibit on soccer during the Holocaust is on display at one of Buenos Aires' biggest stadiums. Alex Bregman is baseball's next Jewish starFamily of rising Jewish baseball star give the public a glimpse of his his devotion, kindness, and potential. Iran soccer player 'honored' to return after playing IsraelisIranian soccer captain who was banned for playing an Israeli club says he's glad to return as "a soldier" for the national team.Iranian MP blasts soccer player who played against 'Zionists'Lawmaker in Iran slams sports federation for allowing star to return to the international squad despite appearing against Israeli team.Government sanctions Sabbath desecration in soccer industryMinister of Labor signs general permit aiming to legalize soccer games on Shabbat.Israeli soccer player posts photo with captain of Iranian team'In soccer there is one language without prejudice and wars. The captain of the Iranian national team and I show it can be different.' Tens of thousands turn out for Jerusalem MarathonMore than 35,000 runners from 72 countries take part in Jerusalem Marathon, leading to road closures across the city. Israel wins 2 gold medals at Abu Dhabi ju-jitsu competitionIsraeli team takes home medals as country erased from map, national anthem not played at international competition. Yeshiva University eliminated from NCAA basketball tournamentThe Maccabees, who were making their first appearance in the national tournament, finished their season with a record of 18-11. Head of Iran’s wrestling federation quits over Israel policyHead of Iran’s wrestling federation resigns after criticizing authorities for letting athletes pay the price for ban on facing Israelis.Fatah official: FIFA caved to Israeli pressureJibril Rajoub, who heads the Palestine Football Association, blasts FIFA for failing to ban clubs based in Judea and Samaria. Argentine star Diego Schwartzman reaches tennis’ top 20Diego Schwartzman becomes first Jewish player since 1990 to rank among top 20 in Association of Tennis Professionals. YU men’s basketball team qualifies for NCAA tournamentA first: Yeshiva University's Maccabee's basketball team advances to NCCA division tournament. Qataris angered by Israeli presence at handball tournamentIsrael sends athletes to youth handball tournament in Doha. Qataris urged to withdraw their children from the competition. Liverpool fans: 'If he scores another few, I'll be Muslim too'Video clip shows soccer fans cheering Muslim player on their team, expressing willingness to convert to Islam if he just continues to score. Iran to protest ban of wrestler who boycotted IsraeliIran’s wrestling federation to protest decision to ban one of its wrestlers for deliberately throwing a match to avoid fighting an Israeli. Week after Super Bowl, 7 NFL players tour Israel, meet with PMTrip to Israel a first for Geoff and Mitch Schwartz, only Jewish brothers to play in NFL during modern era. Offensive performance during Israeli basketball semifinalsDuring State Cup semifinals, immodestly-clad women wearing tzitzit appear on court. Culture Minister works to prevent similar occurrences. |
