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UK lawmakers demand answers after police barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match

British Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee seeks clarification from West Midlands Police and football policing chiefs over the decision to block Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from Villa Park; focus is on a senior officer’s claim of Jewish community opposition that was later withdrawn

ynet Global | 12.10.25

Barcelona's Ronald Araujo takes mental health break, finds refuge in Israel for spiritual journey

Struggling with depression and anxiety after high profile mistakes, Barcelona vice captain Ronald Araujo was granted open ended leave and flew to Israel for a faith based retreat, challenging soccer’s culture of silence around mental health

Zeev Avrahami | 12.10.25

Israel loses hosting of 2027 U-19 Euros to Czech Republic over security concerns

UEFA says two years of war-induced instability prevented Israel from meeting hosting requirements; soccer association chief vows Israel will return to host major events

Nadav Zenziper | 12.10.25

Talia Sommer is first Israeli player to join US National Women's Soccer League

Israel national team midfielder, 21, signed with Gotham FC in New Jersey, considered one of the best in women's soccer worldwide: 'I’m living a dream today'

Nadav Zenziper | 12.10.25

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Iran to play at least one FIFA World Cup game on US soil

Iran will open the World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Seattle or Inglewood, California, as visa disputes, recent US airstrikes and long-standing political tensions add diplomatic strain ahead of the 2026 tournament

Associated Press | 12.06.25

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

UEFA weighs action on Israel amid pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners

Senior UEFA officials reportedly met with organizers of Game Over Israel as calls mount to suspend the Jewish state from international competitions

ynet | 12.01.25

Birmingham police inflated hooliganism allegations to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, report says

The Jewish Chronicle says internal files contradict Birmingham police claims that led to banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Aston Villa match, sparking cross-party calls in Britain for an independent investigation into the 'shameful saga'

ynet | 11.20.25

More shrine than story: Ronaldo has a museum dedicated to his cult of personality

Trophies, paintings, sculptures and letters: A visit to the CR7 museum on the Portuguese island of Madeira, which contains very little added value and mainly represents boundless admiration for the native son soccer star

Shmuel Munitz, Madeira | 11.16.25

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

Court extends detention of soccer players suspected of raping US tourist in Tel Aviv

Three Netanya men, including two pro athletes, remain in custody over alleged assault at Tel Aviv hotel; suspects deny charges, claim acts were consensual as defense attacks accuser’s credibility; court cites risk of obstruction, imposes gag order

Lihi Gordon | 11.11.25

Two Israeli soccer players arrested on suspicion of raping American tourist

According to police, two players and another man allegedly met the woman at a nightclub in Tel Aviv on Nov. 1 and later went with her to a hotel, where they are suspected of having sexual contact with her without her consent

Meir Turgeman | 11.10.25

Despite ceasefire, Israel faces renewed threat of expulsion from FIFA and UEFA competitions

Several European associations - including Ireland, Turkey, Slovenia and Norway - are promoting an initiative to suspend Israeli teams; The reason: Israeli clubs playing across the Green Line, and the failure to implement an anti-racism policy; Israeli chairman Shino Zuaretz is conducting urgent talks with the UEFA president to prevent vote; 'If it goes to a vote—the outcome is obvious'

Nadav Zenziper | 11.09.25

Nearly 1,000 police deployed in Birmingham ahead of Aston Villa–Maccabi Tel Aviv match

West Midlands Police will also use drones, dogs, horses, and 'protest liaison officers' at the game, from which visiting fans are banned

ynet | 11.04.25

From Bangkok to London: Israeli teen soccer player breaks barriers on global stage

At 16, Aya Haviv Buck signs with West Ham United’s U18 girls’ team while balancing elite training in Thailand, academic excellence and a deep commitment to representing Israel with pride and purpose

Liran Biton | 10.24.25

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