Football
A Messi conspiracy: Egyptian pundit blames Israel for Egypt's World Cup loss against Argentina
"We played like heroes, but Israel - meaning FIFA and the referees - had something to say about it, and we couldn't overcome these circumstances," said Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour.
Arab Israeli soccer star Anan Khalaili to join Inter Milan in record transfer for Israeli player
Crest worn by Messi, Argentina’s soccer team designed by Jewish superfan 50 years ago
Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion
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.
FIFA World Cup 2026: The beautiful game in an unbeautiful world - opinion
The world is not beautiful at the moment. But the 'beautiful game' still has the capacity to gather people, distract people, delight people, and occasionally inspire people.
Iran seizes exiled soccer star Ali Karimi's villa, assets over alleged Israel ties
Karimi, who is currently living in exile in the United States, became a major voice of anti-regime protests in 2022. This is not the first time his assets have been seized by the regime.
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.
Danish soccer player Eriksen collapses for second time in career, is conscious, DR reports
Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, public broadcaster DR reported.
World Cup 2026: Why millions of Iranians refuse to cheer for the regime’s team - opinion
When a state actively wages war against the core pillars of a country’s heritage, any institution operating under its direct banner loses its national legitimacy.
Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein detained at Chicago airport, team photographer barred
Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the US, said the official, who works for the Iraqi Olympic Committee and has close contacts with the team.
Israel beats Albania in tense soccer friendly after booing of Hatikvah
“Throughout the three years of the war, I’ve become used to boos," said midfielder Eliel Peretz. "It’s unpleasant and disrespectful. But in the end, we’re professionals."
Southampton soccer scandal: Coach pressured interns to spy, WhatsApp messages reveal
WhatsApp messages reveal Southampton coach Tonda Ackert pressured junior staff to spy on rival clubs, calling it a "calculated top-down plan" that led to playoff disqualification.
Mac TA, Holon notch opening playoffs wins
The head coach may not travel with the team due to an injury, but Hapoel Beersheba midfielder Eliel Peretz is not concerned about his potential absence.