FIFA

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.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
23/05/2023

U20 National Team kicks off World Cup

After tournament moved to Argentina, blue-and-white grouped with Japan, Colombia and Senegal

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
18/05/2023

Soccer body FIFA supports two Israeli sports programs

FIFA renewed its support for a Peres Center for Peace and Innovation program, while for the first time awarding a grant to NPO "The Equalizer."

A corny gesture: Argentina farmer grows cornfield shaped like Lionel Messi's face

An agricultural engineer's algorithm calculated exactly where the seeds should be sown. The result: half a million square meters of Lionel Messi.

By WALLA! TOURISM
18/04/2023

Indonesia's anti-Israel prejudice is a diplomatic own goal - editorial

The image that Indonesia projected was not one of a modern, forward-looking nation, but rather, that of a backward state still blinded by anti-Israel prejudice.

Senior Chinese official investigated for 'serious violations' of law

The investigation of a senior official for suspected serious violations of the law followed a recent anti-corruption investigation of Chinese soccer.

By REUTERS
01/04/2023

After refusal to host Israel, Indonesia stripped of under-20 soccer World Cup

Indonesia's football federation said it had canceled the draw after the governor of the island of Bali refused to host Israel's team.

By REUTERS
29/03/2023

Soccer youth tournament thrown into doubt as Bali refuses to host Israelis

The 24-team soccer tournament is scheduled to be held from May 20-June 11 across six cities and Israel was set to make its debut in the competition.

By REUTERS
26/03/2023

Israel’s Sign Now is changing the lives of deaf people

The Israeli company provides on-demand sign language, and even provided sign language services to FIFA for the World Cup.

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy