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EU sports commissioner targets Israel: 'No place for countries that don’t act according to our values'

Glenn Micallef said countries that don't share EU values shouldn't take part in sporting events, calling sport a platform for peace and human rights amid calls to sanction Israel

Nadav Zenziper | 05.26.25

'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 | 01.08.25

שחקני נבחרת סעודיה במשחק במסגרת מוקדמות המונדיאל

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: How soccer became the heart of a nation’s ambition

Saudi Arabia secures 2034 FIFA World Cup hosting rights, marking a major step in its Vision 2030 plan to become a global sports powerhouse; Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr signing was just a prestigious first step in a much larger plan

Dr. Ofer Muchtar | 12.30.24

Soccer-FIFA delay again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

Zurich-based body said it would consider the Palestinian bid for Israel's suspension over the war in Gaza and now moves the assessment back to October

Reuters | 08.31.24

Israel fears FIFA committee will recommend country's expulsion from international soccer

International soccer organization set to convene committee to review Palestinians' request to remove Israel from association; recommendations to be presented next week

Nadav Zenziper | 07.18.24

FIFA tables Palestinian motion calling to expel Israel

International soccer association will convene an expert committee on the matter whose recommendations will be discussed by July 20

Nadav Zenziper | 05.17.24

Palestinian motion calling for Israel's expulsion from FIFA likely to be dismissed

Sources from international soccer body and Israel's delegation say Palestinian Football Association's appeal to be reviewed by FIFA Council and voted on without major sanctions

Nadav Zenziper | 05.15.24

שחקן אנטליהספור שגיב יחזקאל עם מחוה לחטופים

Turkish soccer club manager says team doing poorly since it fired star Israeli player

Antalyaspor, which released Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel following his tribute to hostages held in Gaza, is currently facing a crisis in the Turkish league; Team manager Sergen Yalçın attributes this poor showing to his departure.

ynet correspondents | 02.27.24

Modern-day slavery: Qatar and FIFA continue to abuse and exploit foreign workers

Wage theft, families of deceased workers denied compensation and workers being trapped by their employers; This is the true legacy of the 2022 World Cup, not Messi and Mbappé

Zeev Avrahami | 09.13.23

נוהאילה בנזינה נבחרת מרוקו מונדיאל חיג'ב

Morocco's Benzina becomes first to wear hijab at the Women's World Cup

Morocco breaks ground as the Atlas Lionesses' secure first-ever Women's World Cup victory with Benzina making headlines for all the right reasons, and gaining international recognition

Dennis Bihler | 07.30.23

יובל ביל, נסים עיסאת ורועי פלדמן - חברי נבחרת ישראל ב-eFootball

Israeli esports football team lands in Saudi Arabia for FIFAe Nations series

Israeli team members say they arrived in Saudi Arabia and were warmly received by their hosts, and that they are solely focused on winning the competition and not their surroundings

Itamar Eichner, Dennis Bihler | 07.10.23

Israel defeats South Korea 3-1 for 3rd place in U20 World Cup

Ofir Haim's Blue and Whites achieve one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of Israeli soccer: The magical journey of the Israeli national youth soccer team in the Under-20 World Cup ends with an impressive 3-1 victory and an indomitable place on the podium

Dennis Bihler | 06.11.23

שחקני נבחרת הנוער של ישראל חוגגים נגד ברזיל

Israel dreams of third-place finish in World Cup

Although under-20 national soccer team will play South Korea for third place with a short squad, coach Ofir Haim says team needs to ‘give our all to take this medal’

Nadav Zenziper, Argentina | 06.11.23

The whole nation is behind you, now go get that World Cup!

Up from close, the Israeli U20 national team players look like teens, but soon the large money will begin flowing and they will embark on their demanding professional careers; They happened to represent a country that yearns for some good news, happiness that is complete consensus; It may be exaggerated, even a bit pathetic, but who cares

Nahum Barnea, La Plata, Argentina | 06.07.23

It takes a village: The rise of Israel's Bedouin soccer star

Hamza Shibli came from humble beginnings and elbowed his way to glory with grit beyond his years; before historic Brazil upset, his father Youssef told him to ‘dominate the field, run non-stop, and score’, and he did just that

Lior El-Hai | 06.05.23

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