soccer

FIFA to Rebuild Stadium Used for Rocket Fire

Football’s world governing body will pay to rebuild a Gaza stadium damaged when it was used firing rockets on Israel.

London Fans Spark Outrage Over 'Free Palestine' Chants

Soccer match marred by anti-Semitic chantings, with fans shouting “Juden Tottenham,” and unrolling huge banner reading “Free Palestine”.

Gazans Hold Mock Soccer Game to Protest Shalit Gift

In an act of protest against Gilad Shalit’s invitation to attend a Barcelona-Real Madrid derby, Gazans hold a “protest game”.

PA Soccer Player Won't Attend Barcelona Derby Next to Shalit

PA soccer player Mahmoud Sarsak says he would attend next month's Barcelona-Real Madrid derby, but not with Gilad Shalit.

Hamas Anger at Gift for Schalit

Hamas rages over a free ticket to a soccer match given to Gilad Schalit.

Israeli Soccer Player Abused Via Twitter

A man has been charged with sending an abusive Twitter message to Israeli football player Tal Ben Haim.

‘Friendly Soccer Game’ Becomes Anti-Semitic Fest

A “friendly” World Cup warm-up soccer game between Hungary and Israel turned into a hate-fest of anti-Semitic slogans and slurs on Israel.

British PM Backs 'Jerusalem' as English National Anthem

England launched a campaign to adopt a separate anthem for its team during 2014 World Cup; David Cameron backs 'Jerusalem.'

Swastika Flag Waved During Televised Euro Match Prompts Arrests

Police arrested a man who waved a Nazi Swastika flag as he watched the Euro 2012 soccer game between Spain and Italy from TV screen in Rome.

Israel to Host Under-21 Euro 2013 Championship

UEFA has confirmed that Israel will host the 2013 European Under-21 soccer Championship, despite mounting pressure.

PM Tears Ligament at Children's Soccer Game

The prime minister scored a goal, but pulled a tendon in the process – fouling out a Likud Knesset faction meeting as a result.

BBC Accused of 'Sensationalism' Over Racism Claims

Director of the JCC in Krakow accused the BBC of manipulating his comments in order to bolster a “sensationalist” report on anti-Semitism.

Soccer Fans Urged to Boycott Anti-Semitic Restaurants in Ukraine

Soccer fans visiting the Ukrainian for the Euro 2012 Championships are being urged to boycott two restaurants with anti-Semitic themes.

German Soccer Team's Visit to Auschwitz Sparks Controversy

Prominent German Jewish leader criticizes a visit by members of the German national soccer team to the Auschwitz death camp.

'Jew,' the New Taunt of the Euro 2012 Championships

Fans are being warned against traveling to the Ukraine for the Euro 2012 Championship for fears that they risk being attacked by Nazi mobs.

German Soccer Delegation to Visit Auschwitz

German soccer players and officials will visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, after an exhibition game against Israel before the European Championship.

Kiryat Shmona Emerges Victorious in Soccer League

Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona won the Israeli soccer championship on Monday for the first time in the small northern city’s history.

Beitar Gets New Owners

Two American businessmen have purchased the troubled Beitar Jerusalem soccer team.

Peres Meets Madrid Soccer Stars

President Shimon Peres meets with the members of the Real Madrid soccer team. Peres: You are the best peace ambassadors there are.

Israeli Coach to Miss Game for Yom Kippur

Avram Grant will not be at his team’s game Saturday in order to observe Yom Kippur.

Oh What a Team!

Opinion: Soccer, Palestine, and Reality

The FIFA soccer league really embarks on a voyage of pure fantasy when declaring Palestine’s currency to be the Palestinian pound.

Mad About Soccer in Israel

Iran Kicks Out Soccer Official for E-Mail to Israel

The head of Iranian football apologized for an e-mail New Year’s greeting that accidentally reached Israel and cost a top official his job.

Muslims Kicking Mad over Song that Mohammed Ignorant of Soccer

Muslims are up in arms over an old Germany soccer club song that states that "Mohammed was a prophet who knew nothing of football.”