Football
FIFA World Cup 2026: The beautiful game in an unbeautiful world - opinion
The world is not beautiful at the moment. But the 'beautiful game' still has the capacity to gather people, distract people, delight people, and occasionally inspire people.
Iran seizes exiled soccer star Ali Karimi's villa, assets over alleged Israel ties
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Danish soccer player Eriksen collapses for second time in career, is conscious, DR reports
World Cup 2026: Why millions of Iranians refuse to cheer for the regime’s team - opinion
When a state actively wages war against the core pillars of a country’s heritage, any institution operating under its direct banner loses its national legitimacy.
Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein detained at Chicago airport, team photographer barred
Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the US, said the official, who works for the Iraqi Olympic Committee and has close contacts with the team.
Israel beats Albania in tense soccer friendly after booing of Hatikvah
“Throughout the three years of the war, I’ve become used to boos," said midfielder Eliel Peretz. "It’s unpleasant and disrespectful. But in the end, we’re professionals."
Southampton soccer scandal: Coach pressured interns to spy, WhatsApp messages reveal
WhatsApp messages reveal Southampton coach Tonda Ackert pressured junior staff to spy on rival clubs, calling it a "calculated top-down plan" that led to playoff disqualification.
Mac TA, Holon notch opening playoffs wins
The head coach may not travel with the team due to an injury, but Hapoel Beersheba midfielder Eliel Peretz is not concerned about his potential absence.
Maccabi Tel Aviv denies Beersheba double at soccer cup final
Thrilling soccer State Cup final at Teddy Stadium sees Maccabi Tel Aviv yellow-and-blue’s 25th triumph, 2-1 rally over Hapoel Beersheba Reds
Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport
Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."
Hapoel Beersheba captures Israeli soccer league championship over Beitar Jerusalem
Next up for Beersheba is its final game of the league season on Saturday night, when it hosts Maccabi Haifa, followed by a State Cup final clash against the same Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid hires Jose Mourinho - report
Mourinho, 63, has informed Portugal's Benfica, his current club, that he is leaving, per the report.
Beitar, Beersheba in fierce fight to the finish
Both top teams win, Jerusalem still trails by 2 points in the championship race with just 2 games left.
