soccer

German soccer team Borussia Dortmund honored for fighting antisemitism

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the dinner portion of the summit, amplifying his strong support for the Jewish people and Israel.

'UEFA should ban Israel from international competitions,' says Russian soccer official

Accusing UEFA of being biased, he related his comments to the current conflict between Israel and Hamas to the war between Russia and Ukraine that began last year.

Argentine-Jewish soccer player speaks out for hostages after aunt released

Live on television, Hernan Feler spoke out for the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas. His aunt, Ofelia Roitman, had been taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
30/11/2023

Israeli sports: Maccabi Tel Aviv flying in Europe, Israel to face Iceland

The Israel Premier League was also back in action for the first time since the start of the war.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
26/11/2023

The Jewish Sport Report: An unauthorized moment of silence for Israel

During a European qualifying match last Friday, the Israeli and Polish under-21 national teams held a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
25/11/2023

'Hitler would be proud' of Netanyahu: UK sports official resigns in disgrace

Wasim Haq claimed that his original post was a "direct criticism of a politician" and was not addressed to any race or religious group.

By REUTERS
23/11/2023

Israeli soccer team falls to Romania in Hungary

Zahavi, National Team eliminated from Euro qualifying with 2-1 defeat in penultimate contest.

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