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Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs boycott of US World Cup over Trump policies
Sepp Blatter backed calls to boycott the US hosted World Cup, as international soccer figures raised concerns over travel bans and immigration policies under the Trump administration.
US proposes 5-year social media review for World Cup tourists
#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study
Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections
FIFA suspends Spain federation president for kissing player
FIFA, soccer's world governing body, opened disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales on Thursday. Rubiales refused to resign, saying on Friday that the kiss was "mutual and with consent."
Editor's Notes: Israel’s World Cup Cinderella story
“There is only one big, united family. If only we would learn to live in such brotherhood and peace in our country.”
Israel fails to make it to U-20 FIFA final, to play for top three
Israel will play in the third place game on Sunday against the loser of the second semifinal between Italy and South Korea.
Israel's U20 World Cup success shows need to fight sports boycotts - opinion
A pattern of boycotts and discrimination against Israeli teams and athletes has been repeated throughout Israel’s 75-year history with the hope of turning it into a pariah and leading to its demise.
Uruguayan Jewish soccer fans face World Cup dilemma: Root for Uruguay or Israel?
Strong pro-Israel sentiment is common throughout Latin America’s large Jewish communities.
Israel's FIFA U20 World Cup success is a miracle for unity - comment
For a moment – just a moment – Israel's U20 World Cup success gave everyone in this divided land something to cheer about. Finally, consensus over something.
Israel continues historic run at FIFA Under-20, advances to semi-finals
The team dedicated the historic victory to the IDF soldiers murdered in the terrorist attack along the Egyptian border earlier.
Israel reaches FIFA Under 20 World Cup quarterfinals with 0:1 victory
Israel successfully claimed victory just minutes before the end of the match, scoring a goal at the 97th-minute mark.
FIFA Under-20 World Cup: Israel beats Japan 2-1 in historic match
Israel will face off against Uzbekistan in the round of 16 on Tuesday night.
Palestinian flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game
On Sunday, Israel lost 2-1 in the first match of the first round of the U-20 World Cup, which features the world’s best soccer talent under 20 years old.
