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Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.

Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.
MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate their final goal in the 3-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League action on Saturday at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race

DEMONSTRATORS HOLD a banner urging the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to boycott upcoming UEFA fixtures with Israel, in support of Palestinians during a protest in relation to the ceasefire in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, February 21, 2026.

Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war

THE MURAL in honor of children killed in Iran by regional violence and unrest.

Israel honors children killed in Iranian unrest, Druze children killed by Hezbollah, with new mural


10 Christian Zionists: Brandon Tatum – 'The Officer Tatum' - No. 10

Challenges campus anti-Semitism and spotlights Christian-Jewish alliances

Brandon Tatum

Israel’s U17 flag football team snags silver at European Championship

Flag football has been gaining momentum worldwide, and the Israeli Under-17 team is preparing for the sport's debut inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

Under-17 national flag football team reached the podium for the third straight year at the European Championships, falling to Spain in the final to settle for silver.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on engagement to Taylor Swift: 'I got one more ring'

"Ever since I've been dating Taylor, life has been fun. It's been exciting. Obviously, a lot more eyes, and I accept that. But I'm living life, living on a high," Kelce said.

Taylor Swift announces her engagement to Travis Kelce, August 26 2025.

Daniel Levy steps down after nearly 25 years, leaving impact of Jewish identity at Tottenham

Levy's departure, as one of the senior Jewish figures in English soccer, closes a chapter of Jewish leadership at a club with one of soccer’s most prominent Jewish fanbases.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR chairman Daniel Levy – who is leaving his role – is pictured in the stands before a Spurs Europa League match earlier this year.

Retzlaff pilots Tulane to opening victory

Jake Retzlaff, the "Bayou Jew," led Tulane to a historic 23-3 win over Northwestern, accounting for two touchdowns and 152 passing yards in his debut.

TULANE QUARTERBACK Jake Retzlaff rushes for a 69-yard touchdown past Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Braden Turner in the first half of Tulane's 23-3 Week 1 triumph.

Israeli soccer star Dor Turgeman transfers to New England

For Maccabi Tel Aviv, the transfer means saying goodbye to one of their most promising homegrown players in recent years. The club released an emotional farewell statement.

MACCABI TEL AVIV will miss the creativity and scoring verve of Dor Turgeman, the 21-year-old Israeli heading to MLS to join the New England Revolution.

'Hersh, you will always be in our heart': German soccer club honors slain hostage one year later

On the first anniversary of Hersh Goldberg-Polin's death, German soccer club SV Werder Bremen honored him in a post.

 Werder Bremen fans held a tribute for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, September 21, 2024.

Issue of Israel's participation in UEFA 'a legitimate question,' president Čeferin says

In an interivew, the president of Europe’s soccer association talked about the recent politicization of the sport and the "Israeli issue."

Paris St. Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Tottenham Hotspur CEO Vinai Venkatesham.

'Tell us how he died': Liverpool's Mohamed Salah criticizes UEFA tribute to 'Palestinian Pele'

Pro-Israel activists denounced Salah's comments, asking why he did not make similar comments for murdered Israeli footballer Lior Asulin, killed by Hamas at Nova music festival on Oct. 7.

Mohamed Salah embraces the Premier League trophy, Liverpool, UK, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

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