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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.

A picture shows flags of Italy and of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) at the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) headquarters during a meeting of the Italian football authorities after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, in Rome on April 2, 2026.
Pro-Palestinian activists protest with a football-shaped sign and a Palestinian flag outside Wembley Stadium on October 2nd, 2025 in London, United Kingdom.

Trump’s antisemitism envoy says US will bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) awards US President Donald Trump (L) with the FIFA Peace Prize, December 5, 2025; illustrative.

FIFA considers requesting Trump to issue ICE raid moratorium during World Cup - report

TAI BARIBO finds the net for D.C. United, emblematic of a new wave of Israeli soccer stars thriving on American soil.

Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars


Israel's role in world football should be decided by UEFA, says Montagliani

UEFA was expected to hold an emergency vote this week on whether to suspend Israel from European competition over the war in Gaza.

Israeli flag and UEFA logo are seen in this illustration taken September 30, 2025.

What can the Israel team expect if it reaches the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The Israeli team is ready to play in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.

10 Christian Zionists: Brandon Tatum – 'The Officer Tatum' - No. 10

Challenges campus anti-Semitism and spotlights Christian-Jewish alliances

Brandon Tatum

Israel’s U17 flag football team snags silver at European Championship

Flag football has been gaining momentum worldwide, and the Israeli Under-17 team is preparing for the sport's debut inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

Under-17 national flag football team reached the podium for the third straight year at the European Championships, falling to Spain in the final to settle for silver.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on engagement to Taylor Swift: 'I got one more ring'

"Ever since I've been dating Taylor, life has been fun. It's been exciting. Obviously, a lot more eyes, and I accept that. But I'm living life, living on a high," Kelce said.

Taylor Swift announces her engagement to Travis Kelce, August 26 2025.

Daniel Levy steps down after nearly 25 years, leaving impact of Jewish identity at Tottenham

Levy's departure, as one of the senior Jewish figures in English soccer, closes a chapter of Jewish leadership at a club with one of soccer’s most prominent Jewish fanbases.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR chairman Daniel Levy – who is leaving his role – is pictured in the stands before a Spurs Europa League match earlier this year.

Retzlaff pilots Tulane to opening victory

Jake Retzlaff, the "Bayou Jew," led Tulane to a historic 23-3 win over Northwestern, accounting for two touchdowns and 152 passing yards in his debut.

TULANE QUARTERBACK Jake Retzlaff rushes for a 69-yard touchdown past Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Braden Turner in the first half of Tulane's 23-3 Week 1 triumph.

Israeli soccer star Dor Turgeman transfers to New England

For Maccabi Tel Aviv, the transfer means saying goodbye to one of their most promising homegrown players in recent years. The club released an emotional farewell statement.

MACCABI TEL AVIV will miss the creativity and scoring verve of Dor Turgeman, the 21-year-old Israeli heading to MLS to join the New England Revolution.

'Hersh, you will always be in our heart': German soccer club honors slain hostage one year later

On the first anniversary of Hersh Goldberg-Polin's death, German soccer club SV Werder Bremen honored him in a post.

 Werder Bremen fans held a tribute for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, September 21, 2024.

Issue of Israel's participation in UEFA 'a legitimate question,' president Čeferin says

In an interivew, the president of Europe’s soccer association talked about the recent politicization of the sport and the "Israeli issue."

Paris St. Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Tottenham Hotspur CEO Vinai Venkatesham.