Posts Tagged: Israel Soccer
Polish Soccer Fans Display Offensive Banner Saying Poland ‘Regrets Saving Jews’ During Holocaust
Fans of the Polish soccer team Górnik Zabrze displayed a banner that featured a hateful message referencing the Holocaust and a crossed-out Israeli flag at...
Israel Responds to Norway Donating Profits From World Cup Qualifying Matchup to Aid Gaza
The Israel Football Association has issued a statement in response to a decision by its Norwegian counterpart to give profits from their mutual World Cup...
Italian Soccer Coaches Demand FIFA, UEFA Suspend Israel From All International Competitions
The Association of Italian Coaches, also known as the Assoallenatori (AIAC), sent a letter to Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina on Monday asking...
UEFA President Says It’s ‘Legitimate’ to Ask Why Israel Is Allowed to Participate in Int’l Soccer Competitions
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin responded to a question about why Europe's governing body of soccer allows Israel to participate in international soccer competitions while Russia...
UEFA Launches Disciplinary Proceedings Against Maccabi Haifa After Fans Display Anti-Polish Banner
Europe's governing body of soccer UEFA announced on Friday the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Maccabi Haifa after fans of the Israeli team displayed an...
UEFA Accused of Promoting Antisemitic Blood Libel With ‘Stop Killing Children’ Banner at Super Cup Match
The British charity Campaign Against Antisemitism accused the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) of double standards and promoting a centuries-old, antisemitic blood libel following...
German Soccer Club Backtracks on Signing Israeli Player Shon Weissman Following Outcry Over His Israel Support
The German soccer club Fortuna Düsseldorf has backed out of plans to sign Israeli striker Shon Weissman, who has stirred controversy with past comments on...
Israeli Soccer Team Pays Tribute to Murdered Bibas Family With Special Orange Jerseys
The professional Israeli soccer team Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC honored the late Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were murdered by Hamas terrorists, by...
Scotland’s Celtic FC Could Be Fined by European Governing Body of Soccer After Fans Unveil Anti-Israel Banner
Scotland's Celtic Football Club could potentially face a fine from the UEFA, Europe's governing body of soccer, after its fans displayed a massive anti-Israel banner...
Organizers of International Soccer Tournament for Homeless Urged to Reverse Rejection of Israeli Team
Organizers of an international soccer tournament for homeless individuals that will take place this year in Norway are being asked to reverse their decision to...
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Meet With Heads of French Football Federation About Canceling Israel-France Match
A group of pro-Palestinian activists met with leaders of the French Football Federation (FFF) in Paris on Tuesday night, a day after they protested inside...
Israel’s Soccer Association Responds to FIFA’s Decision Not to Suspend Jewish State Despite Palestinian Efforts
The Israel Football Association (IFA) has reacted to FIFA's recent decision not to suspend the Israeli club and instead investigate the IFA over allegations of...
FIFA Again Delays Decision on Palestinian Bid to Ban Israel From International Competitions
Soccer's world governing body FIFA announced that it will again delay making a final decision regarding efforts by the Palestine Football Association (PFA) to have...
Israel’s Soccer Team Makes Paris Olympics Debut While 1,000 French Police Officers Stand Guard
Israel's national soccer team kicked off the group stage of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night in a match against Mali, as an...
