soccer

German soccer team apologizes over 'Auschwitz' tweet

Bayern Munich apologizes after a graphic posted on their Twitter account was misinterpreted as having links to Auschwitz.

Real Madrid to host young Arab survivor of Duma arson

Real Madrid will welcome Duma survivor Ahmad Dawabsha, 5, who will meet star Cristiano Ronaldo.

France to hold soccer terror attack simulation

Ahead of Euro 2016 championship, France to prep for an attack, keeping in mind November attack on Stade de France - which is site of final.

Egyptian soccer association rejects friendly match with Israel

Egyptian national team rejects Israeli proposal for a friendly match, explains it would not be tolerated by the Egyptian people.

Saudi soccer teams fear for their lives in Iran

Due to fear of death, Saudi soccer teams are demanding that matches against Iranian teams be switched to a neutral country or dropped.

Turkish soccer fans boo during moment of silence for Paris

Turkish soccer fans boo, allegedly shout "Allahu Akbar" during a minute’s silence for the victims of the Paris attacks.

PA names soccer tournament after Old City murderer

Muhannad Halabi, who stabbed two Israelis to death in early October, has his name grace Yasser Arafat Youth Center tournament.

Italian soccer chief under fire for anti-Semitic remarks

Head of the Italian football federation allegedly called Jewish owner of a team "lousy Jew".

A-G Allows Soccer Games on Shabbat

Soccer games to be allowed on the Jewish day of rest so as not to change the status quo, Yehuda Weinstein rules.

Rivlin: Sabbath Soccer Should Continue

President says going to synagogue and then to the soccer game is what Israelis do on Sabbaths.

Israeli 'Black Magic' and Mincha at Cardiff Stadium

Sunday's Euro 2016 Israel vs. Wales qualifier made headlines for all sorts of reasons other than the football.

Soccer League Strike over Sabbath Looms

Soccer games may be suspended starting this Saturday, after Labor Court ruled Sabbath games illegal.

Cardiff Cancels Israeli Soccer Exhibit Due to BDS Pressure

Fearing being seen as 'politically biased,' city council removes exhibit on soccer, diversity. Envoys: Wales threatened by 'thugs.'

IFA Demands Saturday Soccer Games - Otherwise, No Games

If Aryeh Deri does not issue a permit for Saturday soccer games, there will be no soccer games at all, the Football Association said.

PA Soccer Chief Shakes Hands with Israeli Counterpart

A few months after trying to have Israel suspended from FIFA, Jibril Rajoub meets Israeli counterpart Ofer Eini.

Labor Court Nixes Shabbat Soccer Games

Players score victory as they turn to Labor Court against management decision to play on Sabbath.

'State Pampers Terrorists, Bans Religious Soccer Players'

Hapoel Afula player slams decision to hold central games on Shabbat, and 'TV puppets' who say 'homos are OK, religious Jews - that's crazy.'

Israeli Soccer Players Attacked by Fans in Bulgaria

CSKA Sofia fans storm onto field, chase players from the Israeli club Ashdod.

Belgian Soccer Team Faces Punishment Over Fans' Anti-Semitism

UEFA likely to fine Charleroi soccer team after its fans used the Nazi salute in taunting Beitar Jerusalem fans.

Organization Flagged as 'Racist' After Soccer Game Violence

Fan organization associated with Beitar Jerusalem may be stripped of its status after members allegedly threw smoke bombs on the field.

Netanyahu to Probe Beitar Fans' Behavior

PM Netanyahu says he will launch a probe into a the behavior of some fans of Beitar Jerusalem soccer team who rioted at a match in Belgium.

Israeli NGO Urges FC Barcelona to Boycott Qatar over Hamas Ties

Shurat HaDin writes to current Barcelona soccer team leader demanding end to support for Qatar, which hosts Hamas leaders.

Swastika Found on Croatian Soccer Pitch

Croatian team apologizes for 'act of sabotage' before match against Italy; could face sanctions.

Whistleblower: Qatar Set to Lose 2022 World Cup

According to a whistleblower who is working with the FBI, Qatar is likely to have its 2022 World Cup bid canceled after all.

Sick Hamas Soccer Poster Features Dead IDF Soldiers

Gaza cup framed as 'Goldin vs. Shaul' in cynical poster; surfaces weeks after world debate on politics and sport.

Rajoub: Israel Suspension from FIFA Still on the Table

Palestine Football Association head clarifies he plans to move forward with having Israel suspended from FIFA.

PA Drops Proposal to Ban Israel from FIFA

Israel's future in world soccer will be decided; pro Palestinians storm hall, throw red cards at Israeli delegation; reports of bomb scare.

Muslim HS Soccer Team Refuses to Play Team With Girls

Muslim high school team in Canada raises gender flap, despite association rules allowing female players at schools without girls teams.

Herzog Speaks Out Against Banning Israel from FIFA

"Boycotting Israel would be a red penalty card for FIFA," says opposition chairman who says he supports Netanyahu on this issue.

PMW: PA Holds Sporting Events Honoring Terrorists

Sports chief Jibril Rajoub has been holding tournaments that praise and honor terrorists who killed Israelis in terror attacks.

FIFA Scandal May Delay Vote to Ban Israel from League

With FIFA in turmoil, a meeting to discuss the PA's demand that Israel be banned from international soccer may be postponed.

Israel-PA FIFA Talks, Like Peace Talks, Go Nowhere

Arab delegations walk out of meeting attempting to resolve PA BDS attempt against Israeli soccer team.

Israel Asks UEFA Head to Speak Out Against PA's Proposed Ban

Israel Football Association appeals to UEFA president Michel Platini to speak out against the PA's to vote the IFA out of FIFA.

Minister Danny Danon: Boycott the Boycotters

Science and Technology Minister Danny Danon says calls to boycott FIFA only hurt the 'Palestinian cause.'

FIFA Head: Netanyahu Agreed to Israel-'Palestine' Soccer Match

FIFA President Sepp Blatter tells journalists Israeli PM agreed to facilitate friendly match at some point 'in future.'

Netanyahu Blasts Palestinian 'Politicization of Football'

In meeting with FIFA head Sepp Blatter, PM attacks PA attempts to ban Israel; 'If you politicize it once, you politicize it for everyone.'

Israel Slams 'Cynical' PA Bid to Oust it from FIFA

Israel Football Association chief notes PA push has 'nothing to do with sports' and could set dangerous precedents.

FIFA President Asks Israel to Make Concession in Dispute with PA

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he hopes to head off a vote to suspend Israel, but also urges Israel to make a concession.

Video: Liberman Header Ties Knesset Soccer Game

Resigning foreign minister led Knesset team in match against members of the Russian Jewish Congress.

Jibril Rajoub Tries to 'Pray' at Jewish Site, Gets Chased Away

Worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron chased away an unwanted guest – Jibril Rajoub, a top Palestinian Authority terrorist.

FIFA to Discuss Suspending Israel

FIFA to discuss Palestinian Arab request to suspend Israel from world soccer due to restrictions limiting movement of Palestinian players.

Again: Arab Soccer Team Honors Traitor Ex-MK Bishara

Nazareth soccer club to hold a special reception honoring Balad founder who spied for Hezbollah, right before it plays in league semifinals.

Israeli Soccer Assoc. Says No to Gay Pride Flags

Notice sent to teams after attorney's petition against Jerusalem club's replacement of corner flags with rainbow 'gay pride' flags.

German Police Apologize for Banning Israeli Flag at Soccer Game

Berlin's police apologize after a guard ordered "Jewish flags" removed during a soccer game in the German capital.

Petition to Try Jerusalem Soccer Team over 'Gay Pride' Flag

Attorney Ben-Gvir urges Israeli soccer association to put Hapoel Katamon on trial, after it replaces corner flag with rainbow flag.

Report: Israelis Banned from Buying French Soccer Tickets

Israelis have apparently been banned from buying tickets to see the Paris St. Germain soccer team in action.

Israelis Seek to Halt PA's 'Soccer Intifada'

The Palestinian Authority is determined to get Israel booted out of FIFA, and Israeli officials are headed to Switzerland to prevent that.

FIFA President Rejects PA Bid for Soccer Ban on 'Racist' Israel

Soccer federation president dismisses says ban would 'harm the whole organization,' ahead of meeting with PA minister Jibril Rajoub.

Outrage as Dutch Soccer Fans Chant 'Jews Burn the Best'

Uproar after FC Utrecht fans chant 'disgusting' anti-Semitic slurs, including 'my mother burned Jews in the SS,' during weekend match.

Watch: 'Kill, Kill the Jews' at Vienna Pro-Palestinian Protest

Group of Bosnian soccer fans, in Vienna for international match, join pro-Palestinian protest which quickly turned anti-Semitic.

Rajoub: We'll Fight 'To the End' to Boot Israel Out of FIFA

The Palestinian Authority is determined to get Israel booted out of international soccer organization FIFA, Jibril Rajoub said.

PA Asks FIFA to Suspend Israel

The Palestinian Football Association asks that FIFA suspend Israel for restricting the movement of Palestinian Arab players.

London Soccer Club Condemns 'Vile' Anti-Semitic Abuse

Tottenham Hotspurs slams West Ham supporters for singing 'vile and unacceptable' anti-Semitic song; police launch investigation.

Black Man Shoved off Train by Racist UK Soccer Fans Speaks Out

Man files police complaint against Chelsea fans who sang 'we're racist' while pushing him off subway train, 3 fans suspended.

UK Soccer Fans Push Black Man off Train, Chant 'We're Racist'

Shock in British soccer league after 'abhorrent' fans filmed shoving a black man, preventing him from boarding a subway.

Egypt: 22 Killed in Clashes Between Soccer Fans and Police

At least 22 people killed when hardcore fans of a soccer group clash with Egyptian police before a game.

UK Soccer Club Owner Punished for 'Jews Love Money' Statement

Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan punished for comments in an interview claiming Jews 'love money', calling Chinese 'chinks.'

Iran Outraged After PA Soccer Team Cancels Friendly Match

Palestinian soccer team cancels a match with Iran, causing rumors that the cancellation was instigated by Gulf countries.

Soccer Player Suspended, Fined for Anti-Semitic Post

Liverpool player Mario Balotelli fined almost $40K, banned from match for posting that he 'jumps like a black man, grabs coins like a Jew.'

Police Arrest Jew for Asking to Stop Temple Mount Soccer Game

Joint HQ of Temple Organizations livid as police breach High Court ruling by allowing Muslim desecration of holiest site in Judaism.