Soccer
IDF says Palestinian soccer players and FIFA referee were Hamas, PIJ terrorists
The military described efforts to portray the terrorists as innocent civilians as "part of a broader effort promoted by various actors against the State of Israel."
FIFA World Cup 2026 final sets KAN network record as most watched since 1998
Former English soccer player, manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75
Diski 18 brings together Israeli soccer players and South African youth
Why do businesspeople buy sports teams?
From sophisticated tax benefits, through a shortcut to regulators, to critical real estate engines – the hidden premiums of the football and basketball world.
The last line of defense: How one Jewish goalkeeper refused to let injury end his story
For goalkeeper Ben Levav, the road to the Maccabiah is a story of resilience, belonging, and embracing Jewish identity at a difficult time
Iran secures a 2-2 draw against New Zealand amid protests at an intense World Cup encounter
A goal was celebrated by some fans critical of the Iranian government, many of whom carried Iran's pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag. Some also booed Iran's national anthem before kickoff.
FIFA plans to organize match between Israel, Palestine during September U-15 tournament - report
The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.
How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football
Béla Guttmann changed the shape of modern Brazilian soccer - and changed the sport forever - when he imported the revolutionary 4-2-4 system from Hungary to São Paulo in 1957.
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."
Iranian soccer team arrives in US for FIFA World Cup as the two countries reach a peace deal
The US Iran peace deal is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, with Pakistani and Swiss mediators present.
Iran's World Cup team gets warm send-off from fans in Tijuana, Mexico
Supporters in Mexico waved Iranian flags and chanted “Team Melli” as Iran’s players departed for their World Cup opener in Los Angeles.
World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA
"They are expressing their happiness, a little bit violently, but it is what it is," said Youssef Sabbr, a 49-year-old Canadian of Moroccan descent.
Active senior league soccer player arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of gambling, match-fixing
The player's father was also summoned to provide testimony. At this stage, however, he is not considered a suspect.
