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The Bozsik Arena in Budapest, where Scotland and Israel will play both Women’s World Cup qualifiers behind closed doors next month. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

May 13, 2026, 11:23 am

Scotland to face Israel behind closed doors in Hungary for World Cup qualifiers

Uefa security restrictions mean both Scotland fixtures against Israel will take place in Budapest next month

By Annabel Sinclair

March 20, 2026, 1:47 pm

Israel football chiefs welcome FIFA decision not to act on suspension calls

Israel avoids FIFA suspension over West Bank teams, but is fined for discrimination and ordered to display anti-racism messaging

By JN Reporter

September 26, 2025, 11:46 am

UEFA and FIFA face calls to ban Israel from international competition

UEFA is understood to be holding a meeting on the subject next week, with a growing number of European football associations opposing Israel's continued presence

By Daniel Sugarman

July 19, 2024, 9:49 am

Palestinian bid to ban Israel football team from Olympics fails

Israel has been drawn into Group D alongside Japan, Mali and Paraguay, with the top two nations set to advance through to the knockout stage.

By Jewish News Reporter

November 21, 2022, 11:34 pm

FIFA ignored request for antisemitism observers at World Cup

Lord John Mann was among the envoys to send a letter to football's governing body to allow 'experts on antisemitism and anti-Jewish hatred as part of its group of observers' in Qatar

By Lee Harpin

The 2010 World Cup Asian Qualifiers match between Qatar and Japan in Doha, Qatar.

June 10, 2022, 12:18 pm

Israeli football fans can go to Qatar for World Cup – but only during the tournament

Israel announced the opening of the Gulf state's borders on Thursday after reaching a deal with world soccer governing body FIFA - but it only applies during the tournament

By Toby Porter

Football (Photo by Jannik Skorna on Unsplash)

November 2, 2021, 1:07 pm

Top Polish referee sparks outrage with rant about Jews and antisemitism

FIFA urged to take action against Lukasz Araszkiewicz after he said the Never Again Association's campaign to fight antisemitism was 'utter balderdash spun by Jewish groups'

By Lee Harpin

Gianni Infantino also met Israel's president Isaac Herzog during his visit

October 12, 2021, 4:22 pm

Israel could co-host future World Cup in region, FIFA president says

Gianni Infantino made the remarks during his first official visit as FIFA president to Israel

By Jewish News Reporter

Oliver, right, with F1 team drivers, is raising awareness of health and nutrition through esports

September 17, 2021, 3:31 pm

The e-sports company with a conscience

The founder of a company helping gamers go pro tells Candice Krieger why it’s important organisations consider their social responsibility

By Candice Krieger

The revolutionary footwear device by Playermaker.

June 6, 2021, 4:39 pm

Meet the brains behind footwear tech that’s transforming football

The founder of a sports tech firm that designed the first foot-mounted wearable device, with FIFA and Arsène Wenger's seal of approval, explains how it lets players up their game

By Candice Krieger

Screenshot of the two activists with the banner.

(Credit: Michelle Langan / Cllr Malcolm Kennedy)

July 5, 2020, 11:34 am

Labour and Everton FC investigate two over anti-Israel banner

Premier League side said it 'takes the misrepresentation of the club and its fans very seriously and will be investigating the matter'

By Jack Mendel

September 5, 2019, 10:59 am

StandWithUs urges Fifa to ensure Israelis can attend 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The non-profit stepped up pressure on the football association to ensure Israeli fans will be allowed into the Gulf state

By Mathilde Frot

June 12, 2019, 4:45 pm

Palestinian football chief probed by FIFA for ‘glorifying terror’, report claims

FIFA is reportedly probing football chief Jibril Rajoub for allegedly inciting violence

By Mathilde Frot

Norman Rosenbaum embracing Kerry Rosenfeld at the the Jewish News' Night of Heroes awards. Credit: Blake Ezra.

September 2, 2018, 11:36 am

In case you missed it…seven must-read stories from the past week!

The pensioner being honoured by the prime minister, Lord Sacks calling Jeremy Corbyn an "anti-Semite" and the 13 Jews Got Talent finalists are among this week's top stories...

By Jewish News Reporter

Diego Maradona embraces Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

July 16, 2018, 3:37 pm

Maradona tells Abbas: ‘My heart is Palestinian’

Argentine football star hugged the Palestinian President when they met in Moscow on Saturday

By JTA

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