Soccer

Netherlands 'leading hotbed of antisemitism': Israel condemns Hapoel Be'er Sheva ban

The mayor's spokesperson told Nieuwsuur that the decision to ban away fans is fixed and that football will be played in Alkmaar on Thursday, without an away crowd.

Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were barred from attending their team’s match against Aston Villa – an example of how pressure surrounding Israeli participation has moved into European sport.
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup Final, New Jersey, July 19, 2026; illustrative.

Netflix secures broadcasting rights for FIFA 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

“Soccer should be a safe, unifying place, not a scene of violence that puts lives at risk”.

Bnei Sakhnin condemn bus attack at Bloomfield: 'A deliberate attack on our fans'

Dasa in Israel national team kit.

Eli Dasa agrees to join Maccabi Haifa on a two-year deal


The team everyone abandoned: Ironi Kiryat Shmona, three years without home

Ironi Kiryat Shmona completes three years without a home or fixed routine, leaving club members furious: "Nobody cares about bringing us home."

A club source said angrily: “How can it be that restoring some sense of normalcy to this city through the club is not a top priority?”

Hapoel Haifa to honor fallen fans in special ceremony

Prior to the match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, a ceremony will take place in memory of 11 fans, including May Naim, sister of Tal Naim and granddaughter of Shlomo Scharf.

The family of Adam Agmon z"l at a Hapoel Haifa ceremony.

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.

Israel's players (L) and the Republic of Ireland's players (R) stand alongside the officials for the national anthems ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola on October 4, 2026.

Lionel Messi to play final match for Argentina in Buenos Aires farewell

Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires, ending an international career that included a World Cup and two Copa América titles.

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.

Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms

Israel showed character in responding to last week’s heavy defeat and falling behind again, but the two points accumulated from four matches leave very little margin for error.

ISRAEL'S DOR PERETZ celebrates with teammates after scoring the blue-and-white’s lone goal in a 1-1 Nations League draw with Ireland in Backa Topola, Serbia.

Hapoel Haifa edges Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-3 in friendly thriller

After a 0-0 draw, the teams put on a goal spectacle in a friendly match. Haim Silvas's side took a 0-4 lead before Elyaniv Barda's team nearly fought back.

Hapoel Haifa.

Ireland’s football snub of Israel was more than a political protest - opinion

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the players will undoubtedly insist that their actions concerned Gaza, not Jews or Israelis as people. But intentions do not erase consequences.

Republic of Ireland's Ryan Manning with teammates during the warm up before the match.

Former PA minister denies bid to influence Israeli election, Damari shares captivity photos

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

 Emily Damari prepping for surgery.

Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues

The NEOM Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy ​100-mile (160-km) steel-and-glass structure known as The Line, part of the broader development known as NEOM.

A model of the proposed NEOM Stadium is seen inside the Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition.

Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist

An Israeli journalist asked why Irish players allegedly called Israeli players “monkeys” during their previous match, prompting the coach to leave the press conference.

Republic of Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifiers, Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland, March 26, 2026.