Football
UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match
The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.
Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms
Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist
Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure
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.
Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race
Navot Ratner’s header gave Barak Bachar’s side a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, while former Beitar forward Silva Kani doubled the advantage in the 60th minute.
Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war
An open letter sent to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Israel of engaging in "genocide" in the war in Gaza.
Israel honors children killed in Iranian unrest, Druze children killed by Hezbollah, with new mural
The installation centers on Druze children in green, representing 12 children killed by a Hezbollah rocket on July 27, 2024, in Majdal Shams while playing football, facing Iranian children in red.
Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Ronny Deila reveals he is suspect in taxi driver sexual harassment case
Deila allegedly made crass comments to the driver upon arriving at his destination after a night out drinking.
Beitar defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv in the capital
Jerusalem maintains a slim one-point lead over Hapoel Beersheba in the title race, as Yellow-and-blue is fading.
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
Both men were called to the stand by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who put his hand on the Palestinian FA chief's arm and, with a gesture, invited him to come closer to the Israeli FA VP.
Palestinian Football Association appeals to sports court over FIFA ruling on Israel
The Palestinian Football Association has long argued that Israeli clubs based in the West Bank should not compete in leagues run by the Israel Football Association.
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup - Financial Times
Iran had said earlier that it would decide on participation in the World Cup only after receiving a response from FIFA regarding the relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico.
