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Iranian soccer player drops asylum bid in Australia, plans to return home
Seven women's national team members initially sought asylum after refusing to sing Iran’s national anthem before their Asian Cup opener in Australia, prompting fears they could face punishment at home if they returned
ynet
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03.11.26
‘Save our girls’: Iran players defect in Australia after anthem protest sparks fears of retribution
Five Iranian women's national soccer team players moved to secure location and granted asylum visas in Australia after refusing to sing the anthem at the Asian Cup
ynet
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03.10.26
'They are terrified': Will Australia offer asylum to Iran’s women’s soccer team?
Concern is growing for the 26 Iranian players expected to return to Tehran after their silent protest at the Women’s Asian Cup, as exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, FIFPro and human rights activists warn the team is 'terrified' and call for protection
ynet
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03.09.26
'The regime forced them': after silent protest, Iran women’s soccer team sing anthem
Players sing national anthem and salute before Asian Cup match in Australia, days after standing silent against South Korea, as war tensions shadow tournament and protesters rally outside stadium
ynet
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03.05.26
Watch: Iran women's soccer team stands silent during anthem as war rages back home
Before 3-0 defeat to South Korea in the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, Iran’s players stood silent during national anthem; In the stands, fans waved Iranian flags from the pre-Islamic Revolution era
ynet
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03.03.26
Will cartel leader’s killing in Mexico shadow 2026 World Cup?
After violence forced domestic match postponements, questions grow over security and preparedness in host cities like Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted with the US and Canada
ynet
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02.23.26
'Not sure if antisemitism': Israeli Manchester City fans struggle with Pep’s Gaza stance
In recent months, Guardiola has repeatedly accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and has voiced consistent support for Palestinians at public events and award ceremonies
Ze'ev Avrahami
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02.21.26
European soccer set to return to Israel in June, UEFA signals | Exclusive
For the first time since October 7, UEFA has made a principled decision to allow Israeli teams to prepare to host European qualifiers at home this summer, pending security conditions and a formal approval expected in June
Nadav Zenziper
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02.13.26
'Why should I not express what I feel?': Pep Guardiola defends Gaza comments amid backlash
Manchester City manager stands by remarks condemning global conflicts, including in Gaza, after criticism from UK Jewish community; says public figures shouldn’t stay silent on human suffering
ynet
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02.06.26
'Can't buy me': Israeli soccer star says walked away from lavish UAE deal requiring he switch national teams
Tay Abed says Emirati club Al Jazira offered millions and six-figure win bonuses on condition he play for the UAE; rising star chose national pride over fortune, calling the Israeli jersey 'the greatest honor'
Nadav Zenziper
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01.25.26
German soccer marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with league-wide tributes
Bundesliga clubs observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day with moments of silence and support for the #WeRemember campaign, recalling the sport’s own history of antisemitism and persecution under Nazi rule
ynet
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01.25.26
Top 5 scandalous finals in sports history, from a stolen clock to a final played on another continent
Finals are meant to be the peak of sport, but sometimes they turn into spectacular disasters, from a timekeeping farce at the 1972 Munich Olympics to a referee-fueled meltdown and a Libertadores final exiled to Europe
Guy Leiba
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01.22.26
British police chief admits: ‘I passed false information on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans because of AI’
West Midlands Police chief apologizes to Parliament after admitting inaccurate intelligence used to bar Israeli fans from a Europa League match was generated by an AI tool, not verified reporting
ynet
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01.14.26
Glorious career ends: Eran Zahavi announces his retirement from professional soccer
Eran Zahavi, one of Israel’s greatest-ever soccer players, announced his retirement at age 38; In an Instagram post, he thanked the sport that shaped his life, ending a 19-year career with 438 goals, 19 titles, and a legacy as a true icon of Israeli soccer
Nadav Zenziper
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01.01.26
No, Pulisic isn’t dating Sydney Sweeney—here’s the real story
The AC Milan and US national team star urged the public on Instagram to 'please stop with the made up stories about my personal life... it can affect people’s lives'
ynet
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12.29.25
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