Football
UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match
The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.
Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms
Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist
Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure
The world's deepest pocket is heading to Anfield: Why is Bezos buying Liverpool?
Amazon's founder is set to buy 30% of Liverpool for $1B. As fans demand transparency, questions remain on whether his deal will truly upgrade the club.
Israeli clubs face mixed fortunes in Europe
Hapoel Tel Aviv advances in Conference League • Maccabi Tel Aviv falls out of Europa League • Beitar Jerusalem eliminated.
Greedy clubs: Soccer jersey prices surge in England
Clubs are raising replica jersey prices up to £90, sparking fan outrage. Consumer experts warn: "This will push families to buy counterfeits that fund organized crime."
The black box: How is a footballer’s price tag really determined?
Has the transfer window spiraled out of control, or are the sums rooted in economic logic? A new study reveals data explaining 85% of price variance and why Israelis are worth less in Europe.
Thank you, Jorge: The father who sacrificed everything to create the greatest of all time
Emigrating to Spain, personal sacrifices, and neighborhood drills: The story of Jorge Messi, who helped create football's greatest phenomenon ever.
Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UEFA boycotts World Cup over FIFA plan to sell tournament stakes to investors
European soccer associations voted unanimously to boycott FIFA competitions until plans to sell stakes in a $20 billion tournament subsidiary are withdrawn.
Antisemitism in UK soccer jumps 43% as total discrimination reports hit record high
The highest number of actual reports was categorized under 'racism,' 'sexism,' and 'homophobia,' in that order.
Toto Cup kicks off with early fireworks
Haifa derby delivers 5 goals • 15-year-old Abuheitzeira scores in pro debut • Late winners abound
Head Coach Elyaniv Barda on Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions, European campaign - interview
Building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion was no simple task. Last season, Hapoel had to significantly reshape its roster, including adding eight foreign players.