“There is only one big, united family. If only we would learn to live in such brotherhood and peace in our country.”
Israel played against South Korea for the third-place title after losing to Uruguay in the semifinal round, who then went on to win the entire tournament after defeating Italy.
The abuse focuses on anti-normalization with Israel and suspicions by fans that this is a political move.
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.
With Uruguay's victory against the United States on Sunday night, they will be facing off against the Jewish state in a soccer match later this week.
TuS Makkabi became the first Jewish soccer club ever to participate in the first round of the German Cup.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has donated millions of shekels to build a new sports complex in Kfar Galim.