soccer

European soccer worried about Israeli security situation

After 15 years, UEFA again considering having Israeli teams hold their European tournament 'home games' outside of Israel.

Netanyahu surprises Israeli soccer team

Netanyahu and his wife attend a workout in Budapest of visiting Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

Jewish community's donation 'renews hope and faith in future'

Jewish community donates soccer field to Italian town devastated by earthquakes.

Kosovo charges 4 in terror plot against Israeli soccer team

Terrorists plotted to attack World Cup qualifying match in Albania and kill both players and fans.

PA asks court to force FIFA to ban 'settlement' clubs

Palestine Football Association asks world's top sports court to force FIFA to rule on the future of Israeli clubs in Judea and Samaria.

PA soccer tournament glorifies arch-terrorist

PA soccer holds tournament named after terrorist responsible for murdering 125 - as FIFA weighs barring Israel for 'settlement teams.'

HRW: FIFA sponsoring games on 'stolen land'

Human Rights Watch criticizes FIFA for delaying decision on Judea and Samaria teams.

Israel's answer to Jibril Rajoub

Israeli legal organization files lawsuit against PA official Jibril Rajoub over his anti-normalization efforts and attacks on FIFA teams.

Terror victim families submit complaint against PA soccer head

Families blast Jibril Rajoub for inciting terror against Jews. 'Soccer is supposed to unite people and promote peace.'

FIFA mulling ultimatum to Israel over 'settlement clubs'

FIFA considering giving Israel a six-month ultimatum to stop soccer games in Judea and Samaria.

Israel lobbies FIFA on Judea and Samaria clubs

Israel launching diplomatic offensive against PA calls to ban soccer teams based in Judea and Samaria.

British soccer team mourns victim of Jerusalem stabbing attack

Derby soccer club holds moment of silence for fan of team murdered on Jerusalem light rail.

PA official: Exclude Israel from FIFA

PA soccer chief Jibril Rajoub renews calls for FIFA to exclude Israel over games played in “settlements”.

Olim soccer team hopes to beat Israel at its own game

Inter Aliyah, a team of Jewish immigrants to Israel, is playing its first season in the national soccer league.

Cabinet Minister: Are we Iran?

Heated debate in Cabinet allowing soccer teams to continue to play on the Sabbath. Religious players may have to violate Sabbath or sit out.

Egypt adds former soccer star to terror blacklist

Egyptian court adds former soccer star Mohamed Aboutrika to the terror list based on suspicions he financed the Muslim Brotherhood.

Sport Ministry to fund soccer team's security in Turkey

Minister Miri Regev announces that her ministry will fund the security detail for Hapoel Be’er Sheva's upcoming game in Turkey.

FIFA urged to act against Judea and Samaria soccer clubs

Human Rights Watch says UN resolution increases pressure on FIFA to take action against Israeli soccer clubs based in Judea and Samaria.

British soccer fans repeat anti-Semitic chant on London subway

Fans of British soccer team filmed singing an anti-Semitic chant on a London subway.

Regev blasts PA for politicizing soccer

Culture and Sport Minister meets FIFA representative to discuss Palestine Football Association's attempts to sanction "settlement clubs".

Kosovo arrests suspects in plot against Israeli soccer team

Kosovo arrests 19 suspected ISIS terrorists in connection with a plan to attack Israel’s national soccer team during its visit to Albania.

Amid heightened security, Israel defeats Albania

Israel's national soccer team makes a strong showing in defeating Albania’s national team 3-0. Over 2,000 officers protected the game.

Counter-Terrorism Bureau raises threat level for Albania

CTB raises terror threat level in Albania after ISIS threat against Israeli soccer team.

Suspended former Italian soccer player repudiates anti-Semitism

Former Italian soccer player who was suspended as a TV commentator after displaying a pro-fascist tattoo apologizes to Jewish community.

Why is the state not stopping soccer games on Shabbat?

High Court questions why Att'y General did not enforce labor court ruling that National League players cannot be forced to play on Shabbat.

No extra security for Israeli coach in Egypt

Egypt will not provide extra security for Ghana coach Avram Grant despite alleged plots to attack him.

PA threatens legal action over 'settlement' soccer clubs

Head of Palestine Football Association threatens to turn to sports court if FIFA fails to ban Israeli clubs in Judea and Samaria.

Arab soccer players refuse to sing national anthem

Arab former soccer player says he wouldn't sing the national anthem with the rest of the team.

Police arrest coach whose team honored Jerusalem terrorist

Israel Police arrest the coach of eastern Jerusalem soccer team which held a moment of silence for Ammunition Hill terrorist.

FIFA postpones decision on 'settlement clubs'

World soccer’s governing body puts off a decision on Israeli clubs based in Judea and Samaria.

Muslims hold 'Moment of Silence' to honor terrorist

Palestinian soccer league holds moment of silence to honor terrorists.

PA urges FIFA to act on 'settlement clubs'

Palestinian Football Association urges governing body to act to ban Israelis clubs in Judea and Samaria.

New FIFA chief seeks resolution on 'settlement teams'

New president of FIFA says he would make finding a resolution to the conflict over Israeli soccer teams in Judea and Samaria "a priority".

FIFA fines Italian soccer 27,000 euro for fans' Nazi salute

FIFA fined Italian soccer federation, after fans flashed Nazi salute at World Cup qualifier.

FIFA urged to stop allowing games on 'stolen Palestinian land'

Human Rights Watch urges governing body of international soccer to quit sponsoring Israeli matches in Judea and Samaria.

Pope Francis to hold 2nd Soccer for Peace match

Israeli soccer player Eran Zahavi headlines video announcing Pope Francis’ second Soccer for Peace exhibition match.

Italian TV suspends former soccer player for fascist tattoo

Former Italian soccer player known for his pro-fascist views suspended as a TV commentator after displaying a tattoo referring to Mussolini.

European MPs ask FIFA to ban Israeli 'settlement' clubs

66 members of the European Parliament sign letter asking FIFA President to prevent clubs from Judea and Samaria from playing.

Italy condemns fans' fascist salute during soccer game in Haifa

Italian football federation condemns group of traveling Italy fans who gave fascist salutes before a game against Israel in Haifa.

Inspired Israel falls short against rock-solid Italy

Heavy underdogs Israel produce excellent performance in loss to soccer giants Italy, providing hope for long-term future.

Poland: Demonstration features burning Jews in effigy

Several dozen soccer fans in Poland hang banner containing anti-Semitic language at a train station in Lodz.

PLO flags waved at Beitar Jerusalem game

Fans wave PLO flags at Beitar Jerusalem-Saint-Étienne match in France, while Israeli fans are prohibited from bringing in Israeli flags.

Israeli teams prepare for crucial European clashes

Betar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv aim to advance to Europa League group stages as they both play their last qualification game tonight.

Scottish soccer team could be punished over PLO flags

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Celtic after some of its supporters waved PLO flags during a match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

Malaysia refuses to host FIFA because of Israeli presence

Hamas praises and blesses Malaysia for the decision.

Maccabi Tel Aviv salvages win for Israeli soccer

Last year's runner up is sole Israeli team to win in Europe this week, defeating Hajduk Split of Croatia 2-1.

French soccer team St. Ettiene rule in Jerusalem

French side come into hostile Teddy stadium and defeats Betar 2-1, putting Europa League in jeopardy for Jerusalemites.

Betar Jerusalem prepares to host tough St. Etienne side

In final round of Europa League qualification, embattled Jerusalem soccer club hopes to give their season a huge boost.

PA soccer cup goes ahead after it complains about Israel

Palestinian Cup in soccer to be decided Tuesday. It was postponed when Israel refused to let players in from Gaza due to security concerns.

Palestinian soccer federation complains against Israel

Head of the Palestinian soccer federation complains to FIFA over Israel preventing PA soccer players from entering Judea and Samaria.

Athletes Lionel Messi, Oscar Pistorius sentenced to jail

Soccer star Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months for tax fraud, former Olympian Pistorius receives six years for murder.

Jewish coach leads Colombia soccer team in Copa tournament

Colombia's national soccer team finishes third in Copa America Centenario tournament led by its Jewish coach, Jose Pekerman.

Hungarian hooligans seen making Nazi salutes during Euro 2016

Hungarian soccer fans clash with French police and stewards, police to investigate for anti-Semitism.

David Beckham: I feel Jewish because of my grandfather

Soccer star David Beckham said that he feels Jewish because of his grandfather who took him to synagogue.

Argentine-Israeli soccer star powers team to league promotion

Eial Strahman, formerly of Maccabi Haifa, leads Argentine team to title and a promotion to premier A league, gets dubbed 'super hero.'

Kids' soccer leagues aim to bridge Israel's religious divide

'Tzav Pius' initiative seeks to break secular-religious divide by scheduling games on days other than Shabbat.

'Bomb' at UK soccer stadium turns out to be a training device

Suspicious item discovered at the Old Trafford stadium was not a bomb but, in fact, a training device, says police.

Suspected bomb detonated at UK soccer match

Package gets blown up by bomb squad, after evacuating fans and causing season finale for Manchester United to be canceled.

Dutch soccer club to punish fans who sang about burning Jews

Dozens of PSV Eindhoven fans were filmed singing grossly anti-Semitic song; club vows to identify and punish them.

Italian soccer team punished for anti-Semitic chants of fans

Juventus fans had chanted anti-Semitic slogans at rival fans from Palermo; team gets slapped on the wrist.