Football

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


When football and politics collide: The final whistle for Gary Lineker - opinion

Gary Lineker's political commentary as host of the BBC’s Match of the Day tarnished his sports legacy.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer laughs with Gary Lineker during a reception ahead of St. George’s Day at 10 Downing Street last month. Lineker’s hostility toward Israel became pronounced, unrelenting, and, most recently, unacceptable, the writer asserts.

UK police arrest man after ploughing car into football fans celebrating Liverpool title win

Videos on social media show a large grey car driving into large crowds of fans lining the street.

 Premier League - Liverpool Victory Parade - Liverpool, Britain - May 26, 2025 Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade.

HŠK Zrinjski clinches ninth national title with win over Igman

Zrinjski Mostar defeats Igman 3–0 to secure its ninth Bosnian Premier League title, marking another milestone in the club’s historic football legacy.

Vice president of HŠK Zrinjski Amir Gross Kabiri

Maccabi Tel Aviv revels in Israel Premier League championship

Yellow-and-blue blows out Beitar to edge Beersheba • Zahavi nets brace in final game with club

 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after capturing the Israeli Premier League title over the weekend, the yellow-and-blue’s record 26th championship.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.

Former Israel National Team player Gadi Kinda dies at 31

Kinda had been battling a serious medical condition for the past several weeks, and had received several messages of support from the Israeli soccer community.

 AA Gent's Stefan Mitrovic in action with Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda on February 15, 2024.

Five stars, one fashion campaign

A first-of-its-kind move in Israel: Lee Cooper brings together five football players from rival teams as ambassadors for summer 2025, in a campaign with an investment of NIS 1.2 million.

 Lee Cooper's football team

Eran Zahavi to announce his leave from Maccabi Tel Aviv at end of season

Though there was a mutual option to extend his contract, Zahavi independently chose to step away, marking the end of his second stint with the club.

 ERAN ZAHAVI has not chosen to retire, but the 37-year-old Israeli striker will not play next season with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Manor of influence: Solomon’s stunning Leeds season sparks transfer tug-of-war

After a sensational season in which he became one of Leeds United’s most influential figures, Manor Solomon now finds himself at a crossroads as the summer transfer window looms.

 LEEDS UNITED is interested in making Manor Solomon’s loan permanent this summer, but appears to face plenty of competition for the Israeli’s services.

Training the Brain, Winning the Game with Mind-Controlled Video Games

How Israeli Startup i-BrainTech is Revolutionizing Athlete Recovery and Performance

 A footballer at a top club trains with i-BrainTech