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An Arabic blessing—and a giant ring: Did Cristiano Ronaldo propose to Georgina?

Rodríguez shared a photo of a diamond ring with an Arabic blessing, 'And may evil stay away from us, amen', which she also tattooed, fueling rumors

Ynet Sports | 04.15.25

From icon of integration to Erdoğan loyalist: The fall of Mesut Özil

Once hailed as a model of East-West integration, the former Real Madrid and Arsenal star now aligns himself with a strongman accused of undermining democracy—leaving many fans disillusioned

Zeev Avrahami | 04.12.25

Israeli soccer trailblazer Sapir Berman reflects on gender identity struggles

Transgender referee talks on breaking barriers in global soccer, overcoming gender identity struggles, defying expectations and aiming for World Cup glory

Nadav Zenziper | 04.08.25

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

Gaza war tensions shadow Norway-Israel World Cup clash

Ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Israel, Norwegian players and officials voice mixed views on conflict, with some criticizing Israel and others urging focus on football; Norway’s FA chief rejects calls for boycott

Ynet | 03.24.25

Racist chants surge by 71% in Israeli soccer stadiums amid ongoing war

Report finds racist chants and disciplinary actions rise in Israeli soccer stadiums, with 262 instances recorded, while incidents of actual violence decline

Raanan Weiss | 03.23.25

השלט הפרו פלסטיני שתלו אוהדי נבחרת טורקיה

Pro-Palestinian banners displayed at Turkey-Hungary match amid rising political tensions

Turkish fans use home match against Hungary in UEFA Nations League playoffs to display pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel messages, including banner reading, 'If Jerusalem is not free, the whole world is in captivity'

Ynet | 03.21.25

Bnei Yehuda soccer club raises 50,000 shekels to support former hostage Yarden Bibas

Through a memorial shirt initiative featuring the portraits of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas — who were killed in Hamas captivity — Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv raised funds that were delivered to recently released hostage Yarden Bibas

Liran Biton | 03.17.25

Israeli referee to become first transgender official in international soccer match

Sapir Berman is set to officiate a UEFA Women's U-17 Championship qualifier in Belfast between Northern Ireland and Montenegro

Nadav Tzanzifer | 03.13.25

Arab ex-soccer announcer indicted for contact with foreign agent, supporting terrorism

Saeed Hasanein, former announcer for Bnei Sakhnin soccer team, was indicted for contact with a foreign agent, supporting Hamas, and incitement; Prosecutors allege his statements on the Hamas-affiliated 'Al-Aqsa' channel posed severe threats to Israel’s security and social fabric

Eitan Glikman | 03.12.25

Police arrest Arab ex-soccer announcer fired over pro-Hamas remarks

Authorities say Saeed Hasanein expressed support for Hamas, made statements against IDF, referring to it as an 'occupying army'

Ynet | 02.26.25

Arab on-air match announcer fired over praise of Hamas

In interview with Hamas-affiliated Al-Aqsa TV, Bnei Sakhnin play-caller Saeed Hassanain called Arab Israelis who enlist in IDF 'weak-minded', says terror group treated hostages 'humanly and in accordance with Islamic law'

Shimon Elbaz | 02.24.25

Betar US condemns Anti-Defamation League for including it on extremist organizations list

ADL’s report claims that Betar US - the only Jewish group on its list - has promoted the use of force and incited its members to vandalize Palestinian symbols; Organization calls claims 'baseless', says 'It is time to embrace a better way — the Betar way'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.24.25

Photo of soccer star helps trace kidnapped fan’s route to Gaza

A photo of Israeli soccer figure Elyaniv Barda in Iair Horn’s ID booklet became crucial evidence of his abduction to Gaza; After nearly 500 days in captivity, the passionate Hapoel Be’er Sheva fan reunited with his family in an emotional homecoming, which his uncle describes

Nadav Zenziper | 02.16.25

Soccer fans in Spain call for boycott of Israel

'Show Israel the red card': During match between 2 teams in Spain's La Liga, the top men's professional soccer division of the Spanish football league system, fans call to boycott Israel and even question the Jewish state's existence

Ynet sports | 02.16.25

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