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Photo of soccer star helps trace kidnapped fan’s route to Gaza
A photo of Israeli soccer figure Elyaniv Barda in Iair Horn’s ID booklet became crucial evidence of his abduction to Gaza; After nearly 500 days in captivity, the passionate Hapoel Be’er Sheva fan reunited with his family in an emotional homecoming, which his uncle describes
Nadav Zenziper
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14:45 | 02.16.25
Soccer fans in Spain call for boycott of Israel
'Show Israel the red card': During match between 2 teams in Spain's La Liga, the top men's professional soccer division of the Spanish football league system, fans call to boycott Israel and even question the Jewish state's existence
Ynet sports
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08:53 | 02.16.25
UK criticizes European soccer union's drastic measures against Celtic fans protesting Israel
British media reacts to the Celtic fans' sign that read 'Show Israel the red card' during the match against Bayern Munich; The Sun claimed the club was preparing sanctions, but mentioned the European Union's disregard for a similar action by PSG fans
Ynet
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19:19 | 02.13.25
Maccabi Tel Aviv asks to return Euroleague home games to Israel, gets rejected
The Israeli basketball team for a second time requests to hold home games in Israel but is turned down since many clubs, including Bayern Munich and Panathinaikos, have expressed concern about the security situation in the country
Ynet sports
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22:02 | 02.11.25
YouTuber Jake Paul stages 'bar mitzvah,' declares 'I am Jewish' in viral video
Influencer-turned-boxer stirs controversy with social media clip showing him reciting Jewish prayers, wearing tefillin and claiming Jewish ancestry; stunt draws mixed reactions, with some finding it humorous and others accusing him of mocking Judaism
Ynet
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22:10 | 02.10.25
Protester waves Palestinian flag from stage of Super Bowl half-time show
Man who was part of Kendrick Lamar's show crew was arrested by security after waving a Palestinian flag, and the flag of Sudan; NFL say sin official statement that 'No one from the production knew about this'
Ynet Sports
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07:36 | 02.10.25
Bulgarian soccer club apologizes for antisemitic sign, says 'part of club's history'
Levski Sofia signed former player for the Israeli Maccabi Haifa club, and in the background of the the photo it posted of his receiving his journey was a sign reading 'No Jews allowed'; The explanation: 'This sign was placed in public places in the early 1940s, the club did not obey and was praised by the Jewish community'
Ynet Sports
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19:22 | 02.05.25
With Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady: $8 million for Super Bowl ad to combat antisemitism
Rapper and NFL legend join forces for Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism ad to highlight dangers of staying silent in face of rising antisemitism; 'I chose them because of their different backgrounds,' Kraft says
Daniel Edelson, New York
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23:18 | 02.04.25
Bayern Munich soccer fans pay tribute to victims for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
A moving gesture: The team's fans waved signs with images of past club figures persecuted by the Nazis: 'Remembering the crimes, never again"; The team also held a minute of silence
Ynet Sports
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23:16 | 02.01.25
Norwegian club donates proceeds from controversial Maccabi Tel Aviv match to Gaza
Norwegian soccer champions Bodø/Glimt say 'cannot, and will not, be unaffected by suffering and violations of international law' pledges $67,000 to charity
Ynet
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18:36 | 02.01.25
US figure skating team members, Russian champs among passengers on crashed plane
According to the US Figure Skating Association, 15 members of the national team were among the 64 passengers on board the fatal crash in the capital; Kremlin confirmed former world champions and coaches of the U.S. team, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were also on the flight
Ynetnews
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14:28 | 01.30.25
'Most intelligent player': Israeli prodigy shines bright in Barcelona’s youth academy
Orian Goren, just 15, is marking his path at Barcelona's prestigious La Masia academy; known for his intelligence and technical skills, Goren aims to represent Israel proudly while striving to reach Barcelona’s senior team and fulfill his dream of greatness
Shimon Elbaz
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11:39 | 01.25.25
Moving gesture: Israeli soccer star scores, dedicates goal to Emily Damari with 3-finger salute
Israeli midfielder Dor Peretz gave Maccabi Tel Aviv the advantage over Norway's Boda Glimt and dedicated the goal to the former hostage who returned from Gaza and is a fan of the team
Ynet
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22:03 | 01.23.25
Fireworks fired at hotel housing Israeli soccer team in Norway
Maccabi Tel Aviv players there for Europa League clash against Bodø/Glimt; Police reported no injuries and prevented further incidents
Ynetnews
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12:23 | 01.23.25
Freed hostage Emily Damari thanks Tottenham fans for campaigning for her release
After her release from Hamas captivity, Damari meets with Spurs fan who participated in club's efforts on her behalf; 'She was so touched,' fan says
Ynet
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21:44 | 01.22.25
Tottenham fans pay tribute to freed Israeli hostage Emily Damari
From Spurs to Maccabi Tel Aviv, soccer clubs in Israel and abroad share heartfelt tributes and powerful gestures after release of hostages from Gaza
Eitan Glikman
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16:22 | 01.20.25
Israeli soccer clubs pay tributes to returned hostages
Maccabi Haifa celebrates Doron Steinbrecher's return, calling it 'our greatest joy,' while Hapoel Haifa announces Monday ceremony to honor fan Romi Gonen; Maccabi Tel Aviv expresses excitement for Emily Damari's release, saying, 'We prayed for your return'
Ynetnews
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00:10 | 01.20.25
ESPN loves Israeli basketball standout Danny Wolf ahead of NBA draft
Danny Wolf, a 7-foot Yale transfer starring for Michigan, dazzles NBA scouts with his unique blend of size, skill and playmaking, as ESPN features him in their rising draft stars article, praising his versatility, rebounding and ability to dominate as a ball handler, passer and shooter
Ynetnews
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00:25 | 01.15.25
Spanish far left moves to bar Israeli champions from entering Spain
With Maccabi Tel Aviv set to meet Real Madrid in Euroleague, Podemos appeals to Interior Ministry to prevent players, coaches and Israeli fans from entering country; 'We don't want its fans to promote genocide'
Ynet
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14:55 | 01.13.25
2 more Israelis could be playing in the NBA next season
ESPN predicts Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf will be selected in the first round of the NBA draft; 'Saraf has had success in a playmaking role and showcased his fearlessness as a scorer and passer, Wolf is one of college basketball's best pick-and-roll players'
Ynet Sports
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21:56 | 01.09.25
'No place in FIFA for people who promote terrorism': Sports minister calls for dismissal of Palestinian official
Government minister Miki Zohar issues a letter to sporting institute head Gianni Infantino calling for the removal of Palestinian Football Association Chair Jibril Rajoub; 'His presence in senior sports roles sends a dangerous signal that sports platforms can be exploited for political purposes and the promotion of hatred and violence'
Ynet
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10:37 | 01.08.25
Australia cancels international ice hockey tournament, over Israel safety threat
The decision was primarily made to ensure the safety and security of athletes, volunteers, spectators, and other participants, IHF says in statement
Reuters
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07:05 | 01.07.25
US Jewish college basketball standout Danny Wolf is leading U of Michigan's offense
'He's an NBA player': The Jewish center is a leading candidate to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft; He's delivering extraordinary performances on the court as the Wolverines keep the NCAA championships in their sights
Ynet Sports
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22:07 | 01.05.25
Paris Basketball fans' association to boycott Maccabi Tel Aviv game
About two weeks before the Maccabi Tel Aviv team arrives Paris, the KOP PARISII announce they would remain silent during the game in protest amid the conflict in Israel
Ynet
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16:15 | 01.03.25
Death of a legend: Olympic gymnast Agnes Keleti was still doing the splits at age 100
Keleti won 10 Olympic medals, educated generations of Israeli gymnasts, and was supposed to celebrate her 104th birthday in a week when she died on Thursday; In an interview for her 100th birthday she talked about the secret to longevity, and about life in Hungary, where she lived in recent years with her son
Ifat Manhardt, Tzipora Roman
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23:31 | 01.02.25
Will he made it to the NBA in time to play with his dad? LeBron James' younger son commits to U of Arizona
Bryce James, 17, will play for the University of Arizona Wildcats, which has produced several NBA players; Experts say he is not a great talent and will have to work hard to become a professional player
Ynet Sports
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19:39 | 01.02.25
Gymnastics legend Agnes Keleti, one of history's greatest Jewish athletes, dies at 103
Holocaust survivor and pioneer of Israeli gymnastics dies in Budapest after suffering from heart failure; 10-time Olympic medalist and Hungarian champion, she later immigrated to Israel, building its gymnastics program and inspiring generations
Ynet
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11:22 | 01.02.25
Israeli flag burned outside stadium in Spain ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball game
A day before the Israeli team's game against Gran Canaria in the Eurocup, group sets fire to Israeli flag outside the venue and calls for boycott of the game; Local media calls it 'a protest against genocide of Palestinians'
Ynet sports
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11:40 | 01.01.25
Growing pains: Deni Avdija records career-high turnovers while acclimating to new role
The Israeli forward continues to refine his skills and earn praise; contributed 17 points, 7 rebounds in Portland's Monday game with a strong defense, while embracing leadership with his playmaking role
ynet correspondents
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21:33 | 12.31.24
World Bowls Tour bans Israelis from championship event
Invitation to Israeli lawn bowling players withdrawn despite organizers' credo that bowls is a sport that 'unites people'; WBT says made decision due to to “much pressure”; Ban is indefinite
Jenni Frazer /Jewish News
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21:26 | 12.30.24
'Israel out': Pro-Palestinians disrupt Israeli athlete's tennis match
Israeli tennis player Lina Glushko faces former world champion Naomi Osaka while pro-Palestinians outside the stadium chant anti-Israel statements throughout the match
Ynet
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12:06 | 12.30.24
Cristiano Ronaldo embraces Saudi culture while scoring goals and breaking records
The Portuguese star's influence extends far beyond soccer, as he not only scores a seemingly endless number of goals, but also breaks social media records, all while reportedly embracing the local culture, even to the extent of respecting the Muezzin prayer during practice
Guy Leiba
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22:53 | 12.29.24
Manor Solomon's Leeds condemned fans who chanted 'anti-Palestinian' song
Leeds United has criticized its fans for celebrating the team’s win over Stoke City with a chant saying Manor Solomon hates Palestine; UK media report that the club may face penalties over the incident
Ynetnews
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21:13 | 12.27.24
Two Israelis headed for Ukrainian soccer club with Lebanese manager
This January, Israeli midfielders Tomer Yosefi and Ofek Biton will join Polissya Zhytomyr, aiming to challenge Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk; team led by Lebanese-Ukrainian coach Imad Ashur, renowned for his innovative leadership
Michael Yokhin
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19:13 | 12.26.24
'My biggest dream is to be Bayern Munich's first-choice goalkeeper'
Now opening between the posts for the German giants, Daniel Peretz tells local media he aspires to become the best he can; 'I need patience, hard work and faith in my abilities'
Ynet
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14:01 | 12.25.24
Up to 6 months jail: First convictions handed down in attack on Israeli fans in Amsterdam
5 convicted for attacking Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam after Europa League match; sentences range from community service to six months in jail; court cites coordinated violence and incitement targeting Israelis
Ynet correspondents
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14:58 | 12.24.24
From Nigeria to the Maccabiah: Nigeria's Jewish soccer team aiming to compete in Israel
The Igbo Jewish community, claiming to be descendants of a biblical Israelite clan, hope to play against other teams in Israel and cement their Jewish status in what's known as the 'Jewish Olympics'
Yair Kattan
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07:55 | 12.23.24
Amsterdam violence after soccer match 'was not one-sided' report finds
Investigative report examines the roles of antisemitism, Israeli nationalism and Gaza-related tensions; says attacks on Israelis were not a coordinated event and may have been a reaction to an Israeli demonstration the previous day
Ynet
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15:07 | 12.19.24
After the fall of Assad's terror regime: Soccer joins Syria's revolution
Once a tool of dictatorship, soccer in Syria now finds itself at a crossroads; under new leadership and a shifting national identity, the sport holds the potential to embody democratic reforms, promote social inclusion and signal a fresh start for a nation scarred by war
Zeev Avrahami
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21:20 | 12.18.24
Despite violence fears, Israeli basketball team will play in front of crowd in France
Israel's Diaspora Ministry warned of planned demonstrations before the Hapoel Holon basketball team's Champions League game in Nanterre, but a French court overturned the mayor's order that the game be played without fans in attendance
Stav Ifergan
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15:00 | 12.18.24
Israeli Paris judo bronze medalist launches scholarship for young athletes
Judoka Peter Paltchik announces launch of a foundation to support athletes in judo, swimming, gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics; 'Financial pressure is a huge obstacle; this is the mission I've taken on'
Ynetnews
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18:51 | 12.17.24
Volleyball star and Basketball pro find love in Israel
Vasya Poyilov and Alex Cohen, professional athletes from different sports and continents, met on a dating app; Now raising three children together, they balance demanding careers, family life, and plans to build a future in the United States after their sporting journeys
Raanan Weiss
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07:06 | 12.17.24
Norway wants FIFA to investigate Israel before World Cup qualifier game
Norwegian Football Association president Lise Klaveness says draw of match against Israeli team goes beyond 'purely sporting aspect', highlighting concerns over 'disproportionate attacks on innocent civilians in Gaza' and Norway's long-standing ties to the Palestinian Football Association
ynet correspondents
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23:51 | 12.15.24
Bayern Munich's Israeli goalkeeper plans to stay long-term
Earning his spot in one of the world's most prestigious clubs and head over heels for Israeli superstar Noa Kirel, Daniel Peretz knows the challenges still lie ahead; I’m happy at Bayern and can’t see myself leaving, but in soccer, you can never be sure'
Ofir Yonatan
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22:40 | 12.15.24
Israeli soccer fans take legal action after Amsterdam attacks
The Lawfare Project now represents 47 victims and urges others to join; lawsuit aims to hold perpetrators accountable and combat the rising tide of global antisemitism
Netael Bandel
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18:43 | 12.15.24
'We will tear the Jews apart': Day 2 of trial of antisemitic attackers in Amsterdam
Two more attackers take the stand in the Netherlands - one suspected of aiding and abetting violence by 'distributing information and videos via social media,' and the other of participating in violent attacks on Dam Square
Ynet Sports
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17:19 | 12.12.24
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather attacked in London over his support for Israel | Watch
Mayweather greeted with hostility in England when pro-Palestinian protesters confronted him over his support for Israel; after saying he was proud of his stance, one individual attempted to strike him; security quickly intervened, escorting Mayweather to safety
Ynet Sports
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09:11 | 12.11.24
New images of suspects in attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans published in the Netherlands
Police released on Dutch television footage and videos of 12 suspects allegedly involved in the violent incidents following Maccabi Tel Aviv’s match against Ajax in Amsterdam; The suspects were urged to surrender to authorities
Ynetnews
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22:02 | 12.04.24
Euroleague Final Four to be held this season in Abu Dhabi
Teams voted by a majority of 11 (including Maccabi Tel Aviv) to 2 (Real Madrid and Olympiakos) to hold the highlight event in the United Arab Emirates
Ynet Sports
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16:50 | 12.03.24
Portland is wild about Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija
The Israeli forward scores another season record of 21 points in loss to Dallas, garnering praise from media and basketball fans
Ynet Sports
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14:32 | 12.02.24
Officials caution Israeli basketball fans of security gaps beyond Berlin arena
Israeli official warns Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Berlin police will focus security on arena, leaving fans vulnerable elsewhere in city; warning follows concerns of potential unrest after pro-Palestinian mob attacks soccer supporters in Amsterdam
Ynet
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18:49 | 11.27.24
Ben Saraf in top 3 of international players rankings ahead of NBA draft
The 19-year-old Israeli basketball standout continues to draw widespread acclaim as he approaches the most crucial summer of his career
Ynetnews
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21:27 | 11.26.24
Antalyaspor demands €400,000 from Israeli soccer star Sagiv Jehezkel
Antalyaspor seeks €400,000 from Sagiv Jehezkel, citing breach of contract due to his goal celebration; Despite FIFA ordering a €100,000 payment to Jehezkel, who now plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv, the club plans to appeal to CAS
ynet correspondents
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18:01 | 11.22.24
UEFA reprimands Danish player for pro-Palestinian remark against Maccabi Tel Aviv
European soccer federation rebukes FC Midtjylland’s Arel Şimşir for shouting ‘free Palestine’ during match against Israeli side but finds no evidence to support claims he wished harm on opponents
Ynet
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21:22 | 11.19.24
Amsterdam mayor says violence against Israeli soccer fans was not 'pogrom'
Mayor says term used by Israeli government is 'propaganda'; Says she was under international pressure immediately following the attacks on Israeli soccer fans and 'spoke before we had data about the conduct of the Israelis'
ynet sport
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12:01 | 11.18.24
'I hoped those in rehabilitation would see it': Paralympic champion in tribute to war heroes
Paris 2024 gold medalist Ami Dadaon, born with cerebral palsy, and reserve commander Yisrael Ben Shitrit, wounded by RPG fire in Khan Younis, bonded instantly upon meeting; despite different paths, their shared resilience as fighters brought them together
Lior Ben Ami
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06:33 | 11.18.24
45 suspects wanted for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam
According to Amsterdam police spokesperson, these people perpetrated the most heinous acts of violence on Israeli fans who travelled to the Netherlands to support Maccabi Tel Aviv in its Europa League match against Ajax
Ynet
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15:46 | 11.17.24
While Maccabi Tel Aviv fans lynched in Amsterdam, Berlin Jews faced their own night of terror
As Muslim rioters chased Israelis in Amsterdam, antisemitism flared in Germany during soccer match between TuS Makkabi Berlin and Schwarz-Weiss Neuköll with Jewish players facing slurs and threats; 'Jews now need protection even to play soccer'
Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin
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16:03 | 11.16.24
YouTuber Jake Paul defeats boxing legend Mike Tyson in highly anticipated bout
YouTuber-turned-boxer beats heavyweight legend in unanimous decision after 8 rounds at AT&T Stadium; 27-year-old capitalizes on Tyson’s fatigue in later rounds, marking generational clash that captivates millions despite streaming glitches
Ynet
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08:34 | 11.16.24
Robbie Keane's wife says he resigned from Maccabi Tel Aviv to protect his family
Claudine Keane says she doesn't feel safe in Ireland following hate messages and even death threats, urges to end 'witch hunt' against her husband for his time coaching in Israel
Ynetnews
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00:20 | 11.14.24
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