Lionel Messi
Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.
Only a Messi-like leader can heal and unite a fractured Israel
Soccer star Lionel Messi in the spotlight for alleged new romance
Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d'Or
Soccer Maybe Next Year in Jerusalem
Argentina match cancellation leaves Israeli fans frustrated
“Israel gets this opportunity to do something and it gets taken away,” he said. “Israel has to fight for every international event.”
Regev: If the Eurovision isn't in Jerusalem, it shouldn't be in Israel
Regev was reacting in part to unconfirmed reports Wednesday that the European Broadcasting Union requested that the Eurovision be held in a "not divisive location."
No politics
Politics, like racism and antisemitism, should be kicked out of sports.
Regev: Terror threats led to Israel-Argentina soccer match cancellation
BDS wasn't the root cause, Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev said.
Analysis: When mixing soccer and Israeli politics becomes Messi
“If Messi came, it would be Messianic. If he doesn’t come, it shows we have a country that’s messy.”
Netanyahu on Argentinian decision to cancel match: We carry on
The Argentinian press reported that Netanyahu phoned Argentine President Mauricio Macri to intervene in the issue.
Regev: Lionel Messi will kiss the Kotel
Regev dismissed reports that the international soccer star would refuse to shake hands with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Palestinian soccer chief: Fans should burn Messi shirts if he plays in Jerusalem
Twice world champions Argentina will play at Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium on Saturday night.
Despite rumors, Argentina still coming to Israel for soccer friendly
Reports in the Argentinean media earlier this week had raised the possibility that the friendly may be moved to Spain due to the bloodshed on the Gaza border on Monday.
