soccer

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.

Soccer Player Under Fire for 'Anti-Semitic' Instagram Post

Post with caption 'jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a Jew' sparks uproar, latest in UK football anti-Semitic string.

Shocking Details of Car Attack on Female Officer

Young cop run over in Bat Yam trying to arrest employee of pro soccer team who was committing sex crimes in a jeep.

Soccer Club Head Apologizes for Anti-Semitic Comments

Wigan FC head makes series of anti-Semitic statements - while attempting to downplay the team's manager's racist comments.

Ghana to Sign Israeli Soccer Coach - And Open a Can of Worms

Ghana's likely to sign Israeli veteran Avram Grant as new national coach - but he might be barred from competing in Arab states.

Victory: Israel Takes the Top in Euro 2016 Qualifying Group

Ecstatic Netanyahu celebrates with players after they defeat Bosnia 3-0, remaining undefeated and raising hopes for 2016 Euro Championship.

Soccer Games Won't be Suspended Despite Tel Aviv Brawl

The Israeli Premier League says games will continue as scheduled, calls on the police and the courts to enforce security at games.

Bnei Sakhnin to Pay NIS 15,000 Fine for Bishara Honor

Israel Football Association announces punishment it plans to mete out to the Bnei Sakhin for honoring traitor ex-MK.

IFA to Discipline Soccer Club Which Rewarded Traitor MK

Israel Football Association says Bnei Sakhnin soccer club violated two regulations for honoring former MK Bishara.

Arab Soccer Team Honors Traitor Ex-MK

Foreign Minister Liberman and Sport Minister Livnat condemn Bnei Sakhnin soccer club for honoring former MK Azmi Bishara.

British Soccer Player Tweets Selfie of 'Hitler Mustache'

Ill intentions, or poor taste? Second sport player's anti-Semitic selfie within hours makes headlines.

Watch: Moroccan Soccer Fans Chant Pro-ISIS Slogans

Fans miss the irony of supporting 'jihad' and the brutal 'Islamic State' group which opposes 'western' sports - like soccer.

UK Soccer Club Pulls Rosh Hashanah Tweet Amid Racist Backlash

Liverpool FC deletes tweet wishing Jewish fans a happy new year after a hail of anti-Semitic abuse.

PA Calls Youth Goodwill Soccer Game 'Crime Against Humanity'

Peres's 'peace' game for Israeli and Arab kids was 'immoral crime' by 'sick souls' says PA, calling to 'settle accounts' with organizers.

Israel Soccer Association Delays Season Due to Rockets

Start of season postponed as Gaza terrorists continue to rain rockets on Israeli civilian centers; Hamas claims 'victory.'

Police Investigating Irish Soccer Player's Anti-Semitic Tweet

Police in Ireland confirm they are investigating Tommy McGuigan's call for his followers to punch Jews. McGuigan has apologized.

Egyptian Refuses 'Peace Game' With Israeli Soccer Star

Reports say Egyptian player refused Pope's celebrity game over presence of Benayoun, who defends Israel from 'stupid' players.

Soccer Star Urges Fans to 'Punch Jews in the Nose'

Irish soccer player Tommy McGuigan under fire for tweeting incitement to violence against Jews.

Skinheads Attack Israeli Soccer Team in Poland

Two days after the Maccabi Haifa soccer team was attacked in Austria, another Israeli soccer team is attacked.

ISIS Calls on World Cup Star Messi to 'Join Jihad'

Sunni Islamists in Iraq praise Argentina's Lionel Messi for beating Iran in dramatic World Cup goal, invite to 'join the jihadist call.'

Nike's World Cup Video Slammed as Anti-Semitic

World Zionist Federation demands explanations over cartoon in which the symbol of evil looks like a Star of David.

Jerusalem Studio Video Explains World Cup Fever

The World Cup is upon us, starting Thursday. Rogatka's short animated video explains all you need to know.

Shrinking Socks Irk Iranian Soccer Players

Members of Iran's World Cup team complain that they have been supplied with faulty equipment.

Who's 'Desecrating' Holocaust Memorial Day?

Hareidi pundits angry at focus on yeshiva students' barbecue next to Holocaust memorial - soccer match next to them went unreported.

Year's Biggest Soccer Game - on Holocaust Memorial Day Eve

To the chagrin of many Israelis, a major soccer game is to be held on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Charges Dropped Against British Fans Who Shouted 'Yid'

Charges dropped against three soccer fans who were facing prosecution for using the word "Yid" during soccer matches.

FIFA Allows Religious Head Coverings at World Matches

Jewish players will be allowed to wear kippahs at world soccer games, after FIFA lifts a ban on head covers for religious purposes.

French Soccer Player Banned, Fined for ‘Quenelle’ Salute

A soccer player who celebrated with a ‘reverse Nazi salute’ has been banned from five games and fined 80,000 pounds.

Nationalist Leaders In Soccer Showdown With Arab Team

Ben-Ari, Marzel and Ben-Gvir arrive at Beitar Jerusalem game against Arab team that has insulted nationalist fans of the capital's club.

British Police Charge Soccer Fans Chanting 'Yid'

The 3 men will be tried in February for chanting derogatory term during soccer matches, following warnings against use of word.

Chilean Soccer Team's 'Palestine' Jersey Nixed

Chilean football federation bans team of 'Palestinian' immigrants from using a new shirt that has the number one shaped as 'Palestine.'

French Soccer Player to Face UK Charges over Nazi Salute

The UK's soccer organization charges Nicolas Anelka over his use of the 'quenelle,' breaking what many say is an overly long silence.

Poland: 'Jews to Gas Chambers' Not Racist

Municipal prosecutor rules anti-Semitic chants by Polish League soccer fans were not a racist criminal offense.

ADL Urges FIFA Action Over Chilean Team's Jersey

ADL urges FIFA to hold the Chilean El Palestino Club soccer team accountable for its shirt which presents Israel as "Palestinian territory".

British Soccer Player Sorry for Suicide Bomb Costume

Chris Smalling hosted a fancy dress party to celebrate Christmas, and wore an outfit that caused offense.

Chile: Palestinian Soccer Club's Jersey Angers Jews

Palestino soccer club in Chile's new shirt presents Israel as "Palestinian territory". Local Jews outraged.

Dutch Soccer Team Leaves Star Israeli Player Behind

Star Israeli-national soccer player Dan Mori banned from Abu Dhabi due to nationality. Dutch politician slams 'cowardly' decision.

Kippah-Wearing Soccer Player Honored by Shas

“Even players from the rival Arab team got on the field with kippot as a sign of identification," player tells politician.

Soccer Kippah Ban Lifted; Kippah Wearer Scores Goal

After Soccer Federation took back its ban on kippot, kippah-wearing Yair Cohen Tzedek scored huge goal.

IFA Forbids Kippah Wearing on Soccer Field

Israel Football Association Referees' Union forbids religious players from wearing kippot during matches for 'reasons of unity.'

French Soccer Player Anelka: I'm Not an Anti-Semite

Soccer player who gave "reverse Nazi salute" denies that he is anti-Semitic, claims his gesture was "anti-establishment".

MK: Punish Anti-Semitic Soccer Player

MK Shimon Ohayon demands that the Premier League try and punish West Bromwich's Nicolas Anelka for 'Nazi salute'.

Outrage After French Soccer Player Gives Nazi-Style Salute

Nicolas Anelka, friend of anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala, makes Nazi-style gesture during soccer game; media shocked.

Terror Meets Soccer As PA Indoctrination Succeeds

Two recent soccer tournaments include only teams named after terrorists, four of them responsible for the most lethal attacks.

Qatar: Soccer Legend's 'Idolatrous' Headbutt Statue Removed

Host of the 2022 World Cup has statue of soccer star's infamous yet iconic headbutting incident removed to comply with Islamic law.

Police Promise: No More Soccer Games on Temple Mount

At long last, said Public Security Minister Yitzchak Ahronovich, police will enforce the law banning soccer games on Judaism's holiest site.

Israeli Soccer Team Praised for the Decency Ukrainians Lacked

A stormy soccer match between Israel and Ukraine causes a stir. Reporters noted: "The human reflex was to do what the Israeli players did."

Israel Caves to Pressure, Allows Arab Soccer Players to Enter PA

Israel has reportedly bowed to pressure from UEFA to allow Arab youth football teams into areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority.

Beitar Soccer Club Nixing Sabbath Games

Jerusalem's top team will play all of its games on Saturday nights or on weekdays.

Spanish Team Tries 'Football Diplomacy' to Bring Sides Together

If the shuttle diplomacy being conducted by the U.S. and EU to get Israel and the PA to talk doesn't work, there's always football diplomacy

New Chief Rabbi in Racism Scandal

Just days into his new job, Ethiopian-Israeli MK accuses Rabbi David Lau of racism, over comments made about African footballers.

Netanyahu Meets with Israeli Youth Soccer Team

PM Netanyahu met in with Israel's national under-21 soccer team, ahead of the UEFA Under-21 Championship.

FC Barcelona to Visit Israel and Palestinian Authority

Barcelona team members to hold sporting workshops for Israeli and PA Arab children in August.

Racial Slurs Against Israeli Soccer Player 'Cross Limit'

England’s Chelsea soccer club launched an investigation into claims that Israeli player Yossi Benayoun was the target of anti-Semitic slurs.

PA Official Says it's 'Too Soon' for Soccer Match with Israel

The head of the PA's soccer federation says it is "too soon" for a match against Israel, as proposed by Barcelona.