Tag: soccer
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo Sold Ballon d’Or Trophy to Israel’s Wealthiest Man
Idan Ofer bought the trophy at the Make-a-Wish Foundation auction.
Israelis Can go to Qatar for 2022 World Cup Soccer Tournament
Previously, Israeli citizens could only enter Qatar for such events if they also held another nation’s passport.
United Hatzalah Paramedic Saves Maccabi Haifa Fan Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest Mid-Game
Almost three weeks ago, on a Monday evening at the soccer game between Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Maccabi Haifa in the Yaakov Turner Toto...
MK Demands Penalties for Arab Soccer Fans Who Screamed ‘With Spirit and Blood We’ll...
The Arab team's home stadium was built with public funds from the State of Israel and the Qatar National Olympic Committee.
Beitar Jerusalem Cancels Game Against Barcelona Following Demand That it Not Take Place in...
Israeli Arab MK Sami Abu Shehadeh from Joint List sent a letter to the Barcelona Club claiming that coming to the game against Beitar Jerusalem would hurt the feelings of the Arab fans.
Sovereignty at the Euros
A Resident of Gush Etzion displayed a “sovereignty” flag at Sunday's final 16 European soccer (football) championship match in Budapest between Holland and the Czech Republic.
UAE Sheikh Purchases Half of Beitar Jerusalem Soccer Team
The sheikh has committed to investing some NIS 300 million over the next 10 years in the team.
Watch: IDF Paratrooper Beats Arab Children (in Soccer Game)
This is what peace could look like.
Israeli Soccer Star, War Hero, Won’t Join NIF Sponsored Project
"Once I found out, I decided to withdraw from the project."
Report: Netanyahu Fears Losing Religious Zionist Voters
On the question of who should lead the New Right party, 57% said they wanted Ayelet Shaked, compared with 43% who chose Naftali Bennett.
Watch: Belgian Soccer Fans Sing ‘Our Parents Burned Jews’
"It would take law enforcement agencies to make things happen, it's their duty, we should be able to punish these fans, and I believe punishing one fan could educate 100."
Official Palestinian Authority Mouthpiece Threatens Israeli Minister Gilad Erdan
"We have a leadership that well understands the dangers of your tricks and your ability to concoct plots well, but it stands firm and you will not succeed in damaging its determination."
Erdan Calls for Jibril Rajoub’s Suspension from International Olympic Committee
Rajoub has been suspended and fined by FIFA for inciting violence against players and families of the Argentinian national football team. As a result of Rajoub's incitement, a planned friendly match between Israel and Argentina was canceled several months ago.
Bibi to Lebanese FM: Who You Kidding?
"Hezbollah is brazenly lying to the international community by means of the fraudulent propaganda tour of the Lebanese Foreign Minister."
BDS Scheming to Kill Soccer Match between Israel and Northern Ireland
The Irish political party Sinn Féin supports the BDS call for cancellation.
Israeli Sports Minister Conditions Funding on Not Playing on Shabbat
Regev's new move will affect swimming, judo and other sports associations that hold their Israeli championships on Shabbat.
Jewish-Owned Chelsea Football Club, WJC, Launch ‘Red Card for Hate’
The competition will expand to Germany and France for a following round next year, in response to high-demand from soccer clubs across Europe.
Russia Asks Israel Not to Strike Syria as World Cup Kicks Off in Russia...
The Russian request also places constraints on Syrian President Bashar Assad, who is dependent on Russia in his fight against the rebels.
Report: Qatar Behind Argentine Game Cancellation
The same sources suggest Argentina, which hopes to host the 2030 World Cup, was reluctant to upset the Arab voting bloc inside FIFA.
PA, BDS, Score Media Win by Death Threat, with Argentine Cancellation of Jerusalem Game
On Sunday, PA Soccer Federation Chairman Jibril Rajoub called on Arab and Muslim sports fans to burn pictures and shirts of Messi if he attended the friendly match with Israel.
Israel to Broadcast World Cup 2018 Free of Charge to Arab States
The World Cup tournament is the most widely-watched sporting event in the world.
Netanyahu Betting Religious Coalition Partners Won’t Quit over Legalizing Shabbat Soccer
"This industry is funded by millions of shekels from the defense budget (e.g. policemen) and its operation on Shabbat forces the entire Jewish people to participate in the desecration of the Shabbat, and this to us is unacceptable."
President Rivlin to NBA Delegation: You Represent the Hopes and Dreams of Boys and...
"Sports have the great power to break down barriers between people from different communities."
Bibi Gets a Kick Out of Soccer in Budapest
The prime minister has a great love for athletic sports, but as he told the team, he counts it as progress that "he didn't tear a ligament" kicking the ball this time.
Jibril Rajoub in a Tizzy Over Netanyahu Conversation with FIFA President
Netanyahu allegedly called to ask the FIFA president to block the agenda item on sanctions against Israeli teams.
29 killed in Istanbul Double Bombing – 27 Police
Turkish security forces arrested ten suspects in Saturday night's attack where 29 were killed, 27 of them police.
Egypt Protects Ghana’s Israeli Football Coach
Egypt has extended protection to an Israeli football coach for Ghana, after receiving threats on his life from Egyptian "fans."
Fallen Soldier’s Family Suing to Ban Hamas Prisoners from Watching Soccer Final
The family petitioned the court saying the decision to make all the TV channels carrying the game tonight available to security prisoners, most of whom are members of Hamas, is repugnant.