Israeli football

Irish soccer team wears black armbands, refuse to shake Israeli players' hands during match

The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.

Republic of Ireland's Ryan Manning with teammates during the warm up before the match.
Irish coach Heimir Hallgrímsson.

Ireland-Israel tensions spill into sports, and the ball is in Dublin's court now - opinion

Finn Azaz, an Irish player with an Israeli mother, could retire from international soccer after the games against Israel.

Irish player of Israeli descent could retire from international soccer after Israel match - report

September 24, 2026 Republic of Ireland's Conor Coventry with teammates look dejected after the match with Kosovo.

Football, politics must stay separate, IFA says after Irish team approves Nations League game


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.

Beersheba bounced from Europa League • Mac TA preps for Pafos

The Southern Reds will now drop down to the second round of the Conference League, where they will face AEK Athens.

 LUCAS VENTURA (in red) and Hapoel Beersheba put up a strong fight, but fell to Bulgarian side Levski Sofia in penalties after a 1-1 two-legged tie in Europa League first-round qualifying.

Foreign players and league structure reforms approved across Israeli soccer

The reform expands the foreign player quota in the Israeli Premier League and restructures the domestic league system.

Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action

Maccabi Tel Aviv draws tough Champions League opponent • Beersheba faces familiar foe

 MACCABI TEL AVIV (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba (in red) were among the four Israeli clubs to learn their European competition opponents this week.

Israel beats Slovakia 1-0 in friendly match

The blue-and-white had previously defeated Estonia 3-1, improving their 2026 World Cup qualifying record to two wins and one loss in three matches.

 THE INTERNATIONAL friendly between Israel and Slovakia on Tuesday night – won 1-0 by the blue-and-white – was played at an empty Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, due to security concerns.

Footvolley league returns with top talent and vibrant beach scene

Footvolley – a mix of beach volleyball and soccer – was born on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s as a way around laws banning soccer on the sand.

 HIGH-FLYING action on the sand: Footvolley players battle it out at Frishman Beach in Tel Aviv during the Yaaz Footvolley League, where skill, speed, and summer vibes collide.

Lost and found: Tefillin return after two years - opinion

The mitzvah of returning a lost item, 'hashavat aveidah,' requires a person to actively seek out and return lost property to its rightful owner, provided that the item has identifying markings.

 Naveh at his bar mitzvah with Barbara Sofer and Dr. Gerald Schroeder, proud grandparents.

Blue-and-White eyes second win as World Cup qualifying heats up

The team that will face Estonia will be composed of some of the veteran Israeli players as well as a number of up-and-coming stars.

 OSCAR GLOUKH, still just 21, is expected to play a key role in Israel’s World Cup qualifier tonight at Estonia and in the following friendly against Slovakia.

Ben Shimon preps Israel squad for World Cup qualifiers vs Estonia, Slovakia

The blue-and-white team aims to improve its record of one win and one loss, seeking another victory against the Estonians, whom they defeated in March.

 ISRAEL COACH Ran Ben Shimon had to make a number of difficult roster decisions ahead of the upcoming international window of contests.

From the pitch to our hearts: The life and legacy of beloved Gadi Kinda

“This is the biggest tragedy to hit the club since the death of Avi Ran in 1987,” said a senior official at Maccabi Haifa.

 Gadi Kinda – pictured above in 2023 during his MLS tenure with Sporting Kansas City – passed away this week at 31, with the Israeli midfielder leaving a legacy of talent, humility, and grace both on and off the field.