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Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Rabbi Josh Levy light the Chanukah menorah during a ceremony at Wembley Stadium. Credit: FA

December 17, 2025, 10:08 am

Chief Rabbi hopes for England World Cup triumph during Chanukah lighting at Wembley

Harry Kane and Chloe Kelly send festive greetings, with the latter joking: ‘Go easy on the doughnuts!’

By Justin Cohen

Ibrahim Khadra holding a Palestinian flag on the Wembley pitch after the Champions League Final. Image: David Collier

November 20, 2025, 2:19 pm

Football reporter used Premier League access to post alleged propaganda for Hamas terrorists

Clips from restricted media areas show political messaging, extremist praise and anti-Israel content

By Annabel Sinclair

January 27, 2025, 11:25 pm

We must remember the Holocaust, says imam survivor of Srbrenica

Wembley Stadium hosts its first Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony ahead of 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz

By Justin Cohen

Rabbi Alex Goldberg addressing a conference

February 6, 2024, 5:29 pm

Rabbi returns to FA’s Faith in Football group after quitting over 7/10 response

Rabbi Alex Goldberg resigned from Faith in Football group in October in protest at the FA's response to Hamas massacres.

By Jenni Frazer

December 14, 2023, 4:57 pm

FA reaffirms apology to community at historic Wembley Chanukah lighting

Debbie Hewitt, chair of the Football Association, tells guests that after 7 October 'we recognise this is a truly traumatic time for you and we are truly sorry for the hurt our response to those atrocities caused'

By Lee Harpin

FA Chair Debbie Hewitt during the Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 hosts announcement ceremony at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Tuesday October 10, 2023.

December 7, 2023, 12:48 pm

OPINION: The FA is truly sorry for the pain caused by its response to 7 October

Ahead of a Jewish News event celebrating Chanukah at Wembley Stadium, Debbie Hewitt, chair of the Football Association, reflects on the hurt caused and lessons learned from her organisation's initial response to the Hamas atrocities.

By Debbie Hewitt – chair of the Football Association

October 12, 2023, 1:40 pm

Football Association fails to condemn Hamas terror – in stark contrast to FA President Prince William

The governing body of football says it will remember 'victims of the conflicts in Israel and Palestine' at England match on Friday night - equating victim of terror with those losing their lives in Israel's response

By Michelle Rosenberg

November 21, 2022, 12:48 pm

England football fans’ group investigated over alleged ‘antisemitism’

Jewish fan angered after England supporter allegedly condemned UK government attempts to ban Hamas in supporters WhatsApp group as 'PC gone mad'

By Lee Harpin

September 20, 2022, 5:35 pm

Footballer investigated after claiming ‘Hitler would be proud’ of win against Jewish team

Jewish News has since learned that the father of the teenage player who made the antisemitic remark has subsequently sent an apology for his son's conduct.

By Lee Harpin

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. Photo credit: Nigel French/PA Wire.

January 24, 2019, 2:00 pm

Crystal Palace keeper Wayne Hennessey charged by FA over Nazi salute

Premier League player denies making obscene gesture next to German teammate and has until January 31 to appeal

By Jewish News Reporter

Hemel Hempstead midfielder Scott Shulton says he was called a "f****** Jew" by a former teammate during his side's match on Saturday

July 2, 2018, 5:35 pm

Footballer banned after calling opposition player a “f*****g Jew”

Football Association hand Braintree Town player a five-match ban following his anti-Semitic outburst aimed towards Hemel Hempstead's Jewish midfielder Scott Shulton

By Andrew Sherwood

March 14, 2018, 5:22 pm

Football chief issues fresh apology after comparing Star of David to swastika

Martin Glenn says sorry for causing offence, while saying clubs can wear Jewish symbol on their shirt

By Jewish News Reporter

March 5, 2018, 11:02 am

Football chief apologises for comparing Star of David to swastika

Martin Glenn sorry "for any offence caused" after saying the religious symbol is in the same category as the Nazi emblem

From the WebMarch 5, 2018, 9:56 am

Football chief berated for comparing Star of David to swastika

Jewish leaders criticise the CEO of the FA Martin Glenn, after he said the religious symbol is in the same category as the Nazis' emblem

By Jewish News Reporter

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