Football
Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race
Navot Ratner’s header gave Barak Bachar’s side a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, while former Beitar forward Silva Kani doubled the advantage in the 60th minute.
Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war
Israel honors children killed in Iranian unrest, Druze children killed by Hezbollah, with new mural
Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Ronny Deila reveals he is suspect in taxi driver sexual harassment case
Beitar defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv in the capital
Jerusalem maintains a slim one-point lead over Hapoel Beersheba in the title race, as Yellow-and-blue is fading.
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
Both men were called to the stand by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who put his hand on the Palestinian FA chief's arm and, with a gesture, invited him to come closer to the Israeli FA VP.
Palestinian Football Association appeals to sports court over FIFA ruling on Israel
The Palestinian Football Association has long argued that Israeli clubs based in the West Bank should not compete in leagues run by the Israel Football Association.
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup - Financial Times
Iran had said earlier that it would decide on participation in the World Cup only after receiving a response from FIFA regarding the relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico.
Trump’s antisemitism envoy says US will bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun was quoted as saying that the US was “holding countries accountable for ministers who are saying things, and they are not being allowed into the country.”
FIFA considers requesting Trump to issue ICE raid moratorium during World Cup - report
FIFA is exploring the possibility of requesting US President Donald Trump to pause ICE raids during the World Cup, hoping FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with him could leverage policy.
Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars
The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.
Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer
Divan is a rare talent in the local landscape, her superb aerial game making her a constant threat on high balls, completing the profile of a truly modern and well-rounded player.
Getting back to the games while under fire
Israeli sports leagues prepare to resume under strict safety guidelines, with empty stadiums and arenas.
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.
