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American investor group agrees to $80 million deal for Maccabi Haifa

Israel's biggest soccer sale is taking shape: Adam Freed's US group will buy Maccabi Haifa for $80 million; it will first purchase the Kaz family's 50% stake, then Yaacov Shahar's shares after a two-year transition; management stays, budget steady

Nadav Zenziper | 12.05.25

מפגינים ב בילבאו ספרד לקראת משחק נבחרת פלסטין

Thousands rally for Palestinians in Bilbao ahead of soccer match

Ahead of a friendly match against the Basque team, Palestine’s national soccer team held a 'Stop genocide' sign; thousands rallied in Bilbao, including outside an Israeli-owned hotel; a banner depicted Netanyahu being kicked by a player

AFP | 11.16.25

מנור סולומון עם המדים החדשים של נבחרת ישראל

Reebok pulls logo from Israel’s national soccer team jerseys after BDS pressure

Reebok asked to remove its logo from Israel’s soccer uniforms after boycott threats from BDS; The Israeli Football Association vowed to keep its emblem and national flag prominent

Nadav Zenziper | 09.30.25

שחקן נבחרת ישראל דולב חזיזה מול שחקן נבחרת איטליה אנדראה קמביאזו

Association of Italian coaches calls for Israel’s suspension from international competitions

Pressure to suspend Israeli sports from the international stage is mounting, this time with the Italian coaches' association (AIAC) sending a letter to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) urging it to act 'on behalf of the Palestinian people'

Ynet sport | 08.20.25

On top: Five sports giants dominating their fields under the radar

While summer sports dominate headlines, five elite athletes are achieving historic feats in their fields, deserving recognition on par with global superstars in more niche fields like rugby and golf

Guy Leiba | 08.05.25

Jewish football star forced out of Mormon college over premarital sex

Jake Retzlaff, the first Jewish starting quarterback at BYU, leaves after admitting to consensual sex—violating the university’s strict honor code; he now hopes to revive his NFL prospects with Tulane amid lingering fallout from a dropped civil suit

Yair Kattan | 07.25.25

Norwegian fans boo Israeli anthem before World Cup qualifier

Norwegian fans disrespected Israel’s anthem, 'Hatikvah,' before the match against Israel in Hungary. The incident followed anti-Israeli statements by Norwegian players and officials, though star player Erling Haaland urged the focus remain on football instead of politics

ynet correspondents | 03.26.25

Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ad shines a light on hate for a second year

The NFL experienced extremely high viewership compared to previous years for several reasons

Devo Klein, ILTV | 02.10.25

המחווה של אוהדי ורדר ברמן לזכרו של הירש גולדברג-פולין ז"ל

German soccer clubs honor October 7 massacre victims, stand against terrorism

Over the past year, several Bundesliga teams have expressed support for Israel following deadly Hamas attack on Gaza border communities; Borussia Dortmund mourns victims, Werder Bremen calls for peace and Bayern Munich hosts memorial at local synagogue

Ynet | 10.08.24

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill detained by police before week 1 game

Footage of Hill lying face down and handcuffed quickly went viral, causing a stir on social media; Hill called the situation 'crazy' and said he had 'no idea' why he was cuffed at the time

Ynetnews | 09.09.24

Tom Brady gets mixed reviews for NFL commentary debut

Fox Sports signed Brady to a massive 10-year, $375 million contract after his pro-football retirement in 2023

Ynetnews | 09.09.24

UK Football association suspends council member over antisemitism

Wasim Haq says Hitler would be proud of Netanyahu in post while hundreds of thousands march in support of Palestinians in London, although apologizes and deletes post, FA says comments 'unacceptable and highly offensive'

Ynetnews | 11.14.23

Michigan State suspends employee who allowed Hitler’s image on scoreboard

The Quiz Channel creator calls it 'an absolutely normal trivia question'; MSU athletic director: 'The image displayed prior to Saturday night’s game is not representative of who we are and the culture we embody'

Associated Press | 10.23.23

Israeli athletes show support for their country in face of war

Several Israeli athletes playing for foreign teams shared touching gestures , with some openly crying while playing

Ynet | 10.10.23

American foreign aid: Woody Allen supports embattled Rubiales amid kissing scandal

Famed director, also accused of sexual assault says the kiss was wrong and Rubiales should apologize but not lose his job

ynet correspondents | 09.04.23