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The beautiful game, the ugly politics: How the world's cruelest regimes used the World Cup to sell their rule

From Mussolini's bribery campaign and Argentina's junta-driven quest for glory to Kim Il Sung's four-word command and Saddam Hussein's torture of defeated players, dictators have long used the World Cup as a powerful tool to strengthen their grip on power

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 05.31.26

בדבלין, אירלנד הפגנה פרו פלסטינית נגד ישראל חרבות ברזל

Irish councilor claims Israeli soccer players 'participated in genocide'

Remark comes as pressure grows on Ireland to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel in Budapest and Dublin over Gaza actions; Israeli FA: 'They would probably prefer a friendly match against Hamas'

ynet | 05.30.26

‘Stop the game’: Ireland fans protest nations league matches against Israel

Supporters threw tennis balls onto the pitch, waved Palestinian flags and chanted 'Free Palestine' during Ireland’s game with Qatar, as protests intensified against upcoming Nations League matches with Israel; Midfielder Jamie McGrath: 'This will only intensify'

ynet Sport | 05.29.26

מראדונה כובש את שער "יד האלוהים" המפורסם

The night of No. 10: Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal returns to the spotlight in new Cannes documentary

Five and a half years after his death, Diego Maradona is back in the Cannes spotlight with The Match, a documentary revisiting Argentina’s charged 1986 World Cup clash with England; another film examines Eric Cantona’s turbulent rise under Alex Ferguson

Amir Kaminer, Cannes | 05.19.26

Karma? Spain star Lamine Yamal expected to miss start of World Cup due to injury

Barcelona winger reportedly unlikely to play Spain’s opener against Cape Verde and is doubtful for Saudi Arabia clash as he recovers from a hamstring injury

ynet | 05.18.26

דניאל פרץ סאות'המפטון מנצ'סטר סיטי חצי גמר הגביע האנגלי

Israeli keeper Peretz caught in Southampton ‘Spygate’ storm before £300 million Premier League shot

Southampton and Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz are set to face Hull City at Wembley in the Championship playoff final, known as the world’s richest game, but an alleged training-ground spying affair could delay the match or even threaten the Saints’ place in it

Raanan Weiss | 05.18.26

World's biggest sporting event: The 2026 World Cup has become a $41 billion growth engine

The international soccer tournament opening next month in the US, Canada and Mexico will be the largest sporting event in history; With 48 teams representing 62% of global GDP, it is expected to spark a digital revolution and break internet consumption records

Gad Lior | 05.18.26

‘I threw out his shirt’: Israeli FC Barcelona fans recoil after Yamal waves Palestinian flag

Barcelona’s teenage star sparked anger among Israeli supporters after raising Palestinian flag during title celebrations; Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses him of incitement, urges club to distance itself from display

Shlomi Aharoni | 05.14.26

Iran's national team will ruin the World Cup for all of us

Opinion: Excited for the World Cup? Iran is going to ruin the world's most fun tournament with geopolitical discussions, implicit threats and international-level cringing; who cares who sings the anthem or seeks political asylum - we came to watch soccer

Guy Leiba‎‏ | 05.10.26

Women have transformed soccer, but this breakthrough may be the biggest yet

Kathleen Krüger’s expected move to Hamburg would put a woman in charge of sporting policy at a Bundesliga club, after years as a trusted Bayern Munich executive

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 05.02.26

World Cup 2026 is the most expensive sporting event in history—and the data proves it

Secondary market prices average $1,603 per ticket, with the Final commanding $16,094 on average; data reveals the full scale of unprecedented fan demand

ynet Global | 04.28.26

Daniel Peretz rises as one of England’s most talked-about goalkeepers amid breakout season

What hasn't the Israeli soccer star been through since he was acquired by one of Europe's most prestigious clubs; 'Right now I’m building myself as a starting goalkeeper. I know that’s what I want'; he talks to ynet about his young career and marriage to pop star Noa Kirel

Nadav Zenziper | 04.14.26

History in the making: Union Berlin appoints first woman to coach a men’s team in Europe’s top leagues

Marie-Louise Eta takes charge of the Bundesliga side until season’s end, becoming the first woman to coach a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues, as Union Berlin fights to secure its place in the division

ynet | 04.12.26

Messi, Yamal or Mbappe: who will win the 2026 World Cup?

With just two months until kickoff, the world’s biggest tournament returns with 48 teams and 104 matches; can Argentina repeat, Spain dominate again, or will France’s firepower take the crown?

Yair Kattan, Zeev Avrahami, Einav Schiff | 04.11.26

Baby on the way? Daniel Peretz answers the question Noa Kirel has everyone asking

After starring in Southampton’s shock FA Cup win over Arsenal, national team goalkeeper reflects on pride representing his country, his form and his future in England — and adds a playful answer about starting a family with pop star wife

Nadav Zenziper | 04.05.26

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