Soccer
Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape
Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.
Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot
Maccabiah award honors Werder Bremen fans' stand against antisemitism
West Midlands Police chief steps down over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban scandal, offers no apology
UK police call to review ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from European soccer match
The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands called for an "immediate review” of the decision not to allow Israeli supporters to attend a game in Birmingham.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from attending game in UK against Aston Villa
The team cited "a number of physical and safety factors" when announcing that no visiting fans would be allowed in the stadium
Blue-and-white bows out of World Cup race race
Mistakes proved costly in the qualifier in Italy, with a 3-0 defeat officially eliminating the Israelis from contention.
Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy vs Israel FIFA World Cup qualifier
The march was attended by over 5,000 participants according to preliminary police estimates, and preceded the soccer match, which Italy ultimately won 3-0.
Israel set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Italy
With key road tests at Norway and Italy, Ben Shimon’s squad aims to keep World Cup dream alive.
Security concerns overshadow Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Italian and Norwegian officials have stated that increased security measures will be implemented during the matches.
Football cannot solve conflict but carries message of peace, says FIFA's Infantino
FIFA has faced repeated calls to act over the war in Gaza, with Palestinian officials pressing for Israel to be suspended from international football.
Tight battles as Israeli teams still hitting stride
High-energy, European-level games have defined this dynamic season so far.
UEFA has no plans to expel Israel, confirms the soccer union
Despite political pressure from multiple countries to ban Israeli from UEFA and FIFA, Israel remains in the game.
Israel's refusal to be annihilated shouldn't lead to becoming a boycotted sports pariah - editorial
Calls to ban Israeli teams from European competitions equate Israel with Russia, risking sport becoming a battlefield for politics instead of unity.
