Soccer
Sounds of silence: Israeli sports return, but minus fans who define them
As the Israel Soccer League resumed play across the country this week, the atmosphere was eerie. It evoked the empty-stadium days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
FIFA does it again: Seats for the 2026 World Cup final listed at near $11,000
Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain
Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer
High Court rules Hapoel Tel Aviv fans can wear anti-police shirts to soccer matches
The court's ruling came after hearing a petition by Hapoel Tel Aviv fans, who will be allowed to arrive at games wearing shirts bearing anti-police illustrations as soon as Saturday.
Last-minute soccer drama, big wins shake up table
Beitar Jerusalem edges Bnei Sakhnin to keep pace with Hapoel Beersheba, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Petah Tikvah draw
'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season
There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.
Israeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC
For the 21-year-old midfielder from Tel Aviv, the moment marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study
"Our study shows that what might appear as harmless banter is, in fact, a vehicle for normalising antisemitism," said Dr Itoiz Rodrigo-Jusué.
Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections
Complaints by the football associations of Iran and Egypt highlight tensions between World Cup rules promoting anti-discrimination, inclusivity and neutrality on political and social matters.
Hapoel Beersheba maintains lead atop table
Beitar Jerusalem finishes first round of games in 2nd place • Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa win
The fashion chain unites players from rival teams in a new campaign
The British fashion brand Lee Cooper is launching a social campaign with an investment of NIS 700,000 under the slogan "UNITED BY DENIM".
US President DonaldTrump wins FIFA's inaugural peace prize after Nobel controversy
"I don't need prizes. I need to save lives," Trump said. "I saved millions and millions of lives, and that's really what I want to do."
Eighteen arrested for injuring dozens with smoke bombs, fireworks at Tel Aviv derby
The arrests followed a weeks-long undercover investigation that gathered evidence of a coordinated plan by organized groups of fans, according to police.
