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Iranian volleyball player posted support for Israel on social media, and then she disappeared

Mobina Rostami posted on Instagram she was 'ashamed' of Iran's attack on Israel and 'the people in Iran love Israel and hate the Islamic Republic'; social media accounts closed and whereabouts unknown

Smadar Perry | 04.18.24

When Israel last faced Iran on Soccer field

Five years before Islamic revolution, Iran's national team played Israel in the final of the Asian Games; Shiyeh Feigenboym played in that match, and provides some insight on the atmosphere inside the stadium

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 04.16.24

Israel in Copa America? Israel and CONMEBOL sign partnership agreement

IFA and CONMEBOL sign deal for cooperation in coaching, officiating, women's, youth and children's soccer, medical and tech knowledge sharing and friendly matches; national team could compete in CONMEBOL tournaments

Nadav Zenziper | 04.11.24

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the military parade marking the anniversary of the Iran Iraq war

Iranian soccer fans boo through minute's silence for slain IRGC commander

Tehran soccer stadium erupts with jeers during tribute to senior military officials killed in last week's Damascus attack

ynet correspondents | 04.08.24

Israelis clash with pro-Palestinian protester in Greece

During Conference League soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Greek club Olympiacos, young Iraqi calls out anti-Israel slogans holding a Palestinian flag and hurls open beer can at Israeli fans who then beat him until police arrives

Ynet | 03.08.24

Four players from Hapoel Arraba played for Palestinian national team

One of the players who participated in the team's 0-3 victory over Iraq, Aya Abed, is a regional referee; Israel's Referees' Association: 'She did not receive approval for this, so she is no longer part of the Israeli Referees' Association'

Nadav Zenziper | 02.25.24

Irish players stage protest during Israeli anthem at Euro qualifier

Irish U-17 women's soccer team players turn backs as Israeli national anthem plays before Euro 2024 qualifier, protesting Israel's military campaign in Gaza

Ynet | 02.23.24

Now Ireland's parliament is upset that its girls soccer team has to play against Israel

Lawmakers summon president of the Football Association of Ireland, Paul Cooke, to explain why the U17 match is going forward; he agrees Israel's actions in Gaza are appalling, but is subject Union of European Football Associations

Ynetnews | 02.22.24

Turkish soccer player kicked off team for faking age on dating website

Besiktas soccer club announces it will part ways with midfielder Emirhan Delibas after photo of his alleged profile on a dating website caused uproar among fans online

Ynet | 02.19.24

Israel won't be suspended from European soccer play, says UEFA head

Theodore Theodoridis clarified that he has no intention of complying with the demand of 12 Mideast soccer associations to remove Israel from all competitions due to the war with Hamas in Gaza; 'Israel's situation and Russia are different'

Nadav Zenziper | 02.08.24

Soccer star Sagiv Jehezkel is a national symbol after Turkey turmoil

Opinion: Sagiv Jehezkel decided to celebrate the goal he scored for his Turkish team with a tribute to the hostages in Gaza and he will pay a heavy price for his action; However, if he returns to play in Israel, there's doubt if any rival fan could hate him, no matter how many goals he scores against the other team

Ran Boker | 01.16.24

שחקן אנטליהספור שגיב יחזקאל עם מחוה לחטופים

Israeli soccer player freed after court appearance in Turkey, will return to Israel

Sagiv Jehezkel appeared in court in Ankara after being taken into custody for 'incitement to hatred and hostility' following his tribute to Israeli hostages held in Gaza during a soccer match; Gallant: 'Turkey is de facto executive arm of Hamas'

Nadav Zenziper | 01.15.24

Israeli soccer player arrested in Turkey after dedicating goal to hostages

Israeli forward Sagi Jehezkel scores for Antalyaspor against Trabzonspor, flashing ‘100 days’ marking on his bandage; under fan and media pressure, team removes social media posts, club president says player’s contract will be terminated

Ynet | 01.14.24

Soccer star Manor Solomon says every day since October 7 has been horrible

Speaking to Ynet, Tottenham Hotspur winger says war dominates TV coverage as he expresses hope for the release of all hostages, notes that fellow players and staff often ask him about situation

Hagar Kochavi | 12.04.23

Liverpool honors Israeli supporters, overlooks October 7 Hamas terrorism

Club's matchday program lists names of 4 Israeli fans but fails to mention they were murdered by Hamas while also ignoring 10-year-old fan Ohad Munder who is held hostage by terror group in Gaza

Dennis Bihler | 11.12.23