Football

December is now when many Israelis visit Europe for Christmas markets, top football matches, and Boxing Day in London. Bookings rise as early as September.

After last year’s harsh reviews, the veteran football management simulation returns with more depth, women’s leagues, and tech and graphical upgrades that enhance the experience.

There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.

The story of a football club that became a community for Olim from across the world

Eckhaus, who plays for the Washington State Cougars, was raised Orthodox and is one of few Jewish players in NCAA Division I football.

Several NFL teams have played in special overseas games, with Tua Tagovailoa, originally from Hawaii, saying it would be "cool to go play in Jerusalem."

Israel finished its World Cup qualifying campaign on a high, defeating Moldova 4-1 in Chisinau, powered by a brace from defender Roy Revivo, his first two international goals.

"I feel very good in this moment. I score goals, I still feel quick and sharp. But of course, let's be honest. What I mean by soon is probably one or two years," he said.

In what the TFF President describes as a "moral crisis in Turkish football," the detention of 21 people has been ordered by Turkish prosecutors.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were placed into a fenced-in basketball court near the stadium, following a ban from the UEFA Europa League match in Birmingham, UK.