Burial mix-up: Wrong body buried instead of soccer legend
A mistaken identity led to the burial of the wrong body instead of that of Hanan Adani, longtime director of Hapoel Marmorek, prompting reburial and an investigation.
FIFA Says Iran Should Play Matches in US as Scheduled
FIFA fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations on Thursday while dampening Iran's attempts to move its World Cup matches in June from the US to Mexico. Global soccer's governing body wants the tournament "to go ahead as…
The Bombing of Iran’s Azadi Stadium Is Straight Out of Israel’s Gaza Script
World / March 11, 2026 The Bombing of Iran’s Azadi Stadium Is Straight Out of Israel’s Gaza Script Israel has long targeted sport facilities and athletes in Gaza. Now with US help, it’s doing the same thing in Iran. Dave Zirin …
Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faces a delicate balancing act as the US-Israeli war on Iran escalates, potentially straining his relationship with President Donald Trump ahead of the World Cup. Despite geopolitical tensions, shared economic interests suggest the…
RTE confirms it will broadcast Ireland-Israel games
RTÉ have confirmed that they will broadcast the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel should the ties proceed.
The soccer club, the influencer and the fight to save a beloved West Bank institution
A campaign to save a West Bank football pitch from demolition has gone global. The sport's most powerful bodies — as well as social media influencers — have intervened to pressure Israeli authorities to reconsider its destruction.
U.K. national police watchdog to probe West Midlands ban on Israeli soccer fans
Drawing on new information and an initial inquiry, the British independent body probing serious police misconduct will investigate why officers had advised banning Israeli soccer fans from a Birmingham game last year. The probe will focus on the now-retired p…
Pressured by FIFA and UEFA, IDF cancels demolition of a West Bank soccer field
The soccer federations – amid a threat to UEFA's tax-exempt status in Switzerland, over the group's cooperation with Israel – pushed to halt the demolition of a soccer field in the Aida refugee camp. The IDF had called the site's proximity to the West Bank se…
Matan Angrest at Sammy Ofer Stadium: 'The nicest tunnel is here'
At Maccabi Haifa’s match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, captivity survivor Matan Agrest was honored on the field, as singer Benaia Barabi paid tribute and calls were renewed for the return of hostage Ran Gvili.
Brawl in the stands at Sammy Ofer; fans assault police officers during their arrest
During Sunday evening's soccer match between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Sammy Ofer Stadium, a brawl broke out in the stands.Carmel District police officers were called to the scene following a request from the security company, identified the indiv…