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Sports history: Israel beats Korea, finishes third in U-20 World Cup

Israel beat Korea 3:1 to take third place in the 2023 Under 20 World Cup.

Israel beats Korea, finishes third in U-20 World Cup

The magical run ends: Israel's Under-20 soccer team eliminated from World Cup

Israel’s Under-20 team falls to Uruguay 1-0 and fails to qualify for the finals.

Israel's Under-20 soccer team eliminated from World Cup

Israel’s Under-20 soccer team does it again

Israel’s Under-20 soccer team defeats Uzbekistan 1-0 at World Cup taking place in Argentina, advances to quarterfinals.

Israel’s Under-20 soccer team does it again

Palestinian Authority flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game

'This is not politics, this is soccer': Police remove Colombia fans who raised Palestinian Authority flag during soccer match.

PA flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game

Israel looks to make history at under-20 men’s World Cup

'We came here to win the trophy,' Israeli team's midfielder says.

Israel looks to make history at under-20 men’s World Cup

The Parsha and Current Events: Mondial, Hanukkah & Us

Jews wake up! Get serious! Make your lives meaningful!

The Parsha and Current Events: Mondial, Hanukkah & Us

Watch: Man jumps to his death during Argentina's World Cup rally

30 others were injured, 13 arrested for rioting, and the rally abandoned halfway due to security concerns.

Watch: Man jumps to his death during Argentina's World Cup rally

Qatari Islamization of the World Cup backfired

Do you know that Qatar gathered a multinational group of preachers to introduce visitors to Islam and persuade them to convert? Op-ed.

Qatari Islamization of the World Cup backfired

Herzog to Argentine President: Many Israelis cheered for the Argentinian national team

President Isaac Herzog phones President Alberto Fernández of Argentina, congratulates him on Argentina's victory at the World Cup.

'Many Israelis cheered for the Argentinian national team'

World Cup on Hanukkah: Rabbi Vered: 'Tonight is a special opportunity for soccer fans'

Rabbi Eyal Vered is calling on soccer fans to light Hannukah candles on time and prove that G-d comes first.

Rabbi Vered: 'Tonight is a special opportunity for soccer fans'

Zelenskyy's office blasts FIFA for rebuffing him

Ukraine’s presidential office criticizes FIFA after it refused to show video message from Zelenskyy before World Cup final.

Zelenskyy's office blasts FIFA for rebuffing him

The Rabbis are worried: The World Cup instead of Hanukkah candles

Rabbi Meir Mazuz and additional rabbis published a letter asking not to postpone lighting candles to watch the game.

The World Cup instead of Hanukkah candles

FIFA rebuffs Zelenskyy's request to share message of peace at World Cup

CNN reports: Request by Ukrainian President to share message of world peace prior to kickoff at World Cup final has been rebuffed by FIFA.

FIFA rebuffs Zelenskyy's request to share message at World Cup

How much will the World Cup winners make?

The prize money has climbed astronomically since the 1990's, with most strong teams raking in millions of dollars.

How much will the World Cup winners make?

What Qatar’s World Cup learned from Hitler’s Olympics

Perhaps the closest historical analogy to Qatar and its soccer matches was the Berlin Olympics of 1936. China's Olympics come second.Op-ed..

What Qatar’s World Cup learned from Hitler’s Olympics

Does Hosting the World Cup Really Bring Fortune?

What could Qatar benefit from the 2022 World Cup?

Does Hosting the World Cup Really Bring Fortune?

World Cup to become 'Tripledemic’ superspreader?

With 2.4 million gathered in Qatar, a 'superspreader' featuring three separate viruses may be just around the corner.

World Cup to become 'Tripledemic’ superspreader?

2nd journalist dies during World Cup in Qatar

American Journalist Grant Wahl, Qatari Journalist Khalid al-Misslam die while covering global soccer tournament.

2nd journalist dies during World Cup in Qatar

Europeans, Qatar's useful idiots

Behind Qatar's influence at work in Europe is a mixture of human greed and the self-hatred of the European elites.And it goes deep. Op-ed.

Europeans, Qatar's useful idiots

Why has the 'Free Palestine' movement spilled into World Cup?

While Arab leaders may not consider the 'Palestinian' cause as important as before, Arabs on the street apparently disagree.

Why has the 'Free Palestine' movement spilled into World Cup?

Morocco's World Cup team & fans 'hand victory to Palestine'

Following Portugal's defeat, stadium erupts with song in support of "Palestine."

Morocco's World Cup team & fans 'hand victory to Palestine'

Chaos on Europe's streets

Migrants, after a victory for the country they came from, devastated the streets of the country that welcomed them. What lies ahead? Op-ed.

Chaos on Europe's streets

World Cup 'rainbow' man: I stood up for Iranian women

Italian protester who ran out on soccer field during a World Cup match in Qatar says he did it for LGBT people and will likely do it again.

World Cup 'rainbow' man: I stood up for Iranian women

A mullah’s flag with a hole in it is now the symbol of the revolution

The revolutionaries in Iran know the historic symbolism of a flag with a hole - and their own historic symbolism of a Lion and Sun. Op-ed.

A mullah’s flag with a hole in is the symbol of the revolution

Egyptian commentator: For Iranian players US is 'Great Satan'

Egyptian sports commentator & retired soccer player points out that the 'Zionist entity' was in the same group as a team FIFA wanted to ban.

Egyptian commentator: For Iranian players US is 'Great Satan'

Iranian midfielder’s childhood friend killed by security forces for cheering loss to US

One of many Iranians protesting regime shot in the head for celebrating after World Cup loss to the US.

Iranian midfielder’s friend killed for cheering loss to US team

Watch: Rainbow-flag waving protester halts World Cup match

The unexpected invader carried the flag and had a T-shirt reading, 'Save Ukraine' and 'Respect for Iranian women'.

Watch: Rainbow-flag waving protester halts World Cup match

Watch: US team captain's impressive answer to Iranian reporter

See what team US captain has to say when called out on America's 'racism towards blacks' in light of his support for Iranian protests.

Watch: US team captain's impressive answer to Iranian reporter

Watch: Anti-regime fan arrested after Iran's World Cup loss

Violent clashes took place after Iran was ousted from the tournament by the US.

Watch: Anti-regime fan arrested after Iran's World Cup loss

US knocks Iran out of World Cup

United States defeats Iran 1-0, knocking the Islamic Republic out of the tournament and advancing to the knockout stage.

US knocks Iran out of World Cup

George Borda: Compared to Qatar, what happened in Mexico was worse, a lot worse.

Interview with George Borda, who was on the Israeli national soccer team in the World Cup in Mexico in 1970.

George Borda: Compared to Qatar, Mexico 1970 was worse

Iran threatening to torture soccer players' families

Tehran reportedly using relatives of its World Cup team players as insurance policy against 'misbehavior,' including refusal to sing anthem.

Iran threatening to torture soccer players' families

NYC Mayor Eric Adams to attend antisemitism summit in Greece

Mayor's international trip will also include stop at the World Cup in Qatar.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams to attend antisemitism summit in Greece

US Soccer Federation removes emblem from Iranian flag

US Soccer displays Iranian flag on social media without emblem of Islamic Republic.

US Soccer Federation removes emblem from Iranian flag

Watch: Belgian fans set cars on fire after national team's loss

Street riots broke out in several cities after Morocco upset Belgium 2-0 at the World Cup.

Watch: Belgian fans set cars on fire after national team's loss

Qatar to Israelis: 'Downplay your identity'

One fan told Israeli media that he wasn't willing to be interviewed because Jews are 'not blessed'.

Qatar to Israelis: 'Downplay your identity'

Israeli reporter in Qatar to INN: 'An Iranian filmed, yelled at and touched me, we ran'

Channel 12's Ohad Hemo tells INN that he feels safe in the Arab country, barring a few specific incidents

'An Iranian filmed, yelled at, and touched me, we ran away'

Qatar demands Israelis 'downplay their identity' at World Cup

Israeli media have received less than a favorable reception, with one fan telling them he'd like to say 'Hello' but they're 'not blessed.'

Qatar demands Israelis 'downplay their identity' at World Cup

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner mingle with Qatari officials at World Cup

Former President's daughter and son-in-law seen mingling with Qatari politicians and Middle Eastern businessmen.

Ivanka, Jared mingle with Qatari officials at World Cup

Qatari police officer to Israeli: 'If you were from Israel, I would stop'

Qatari police officer gives ride to Eli Ohana, former Israeli football player, says, 'If you were from Israel, I'd stop & turn back.' Watch.

'If you were from Israel, I would stop'