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An Israeli journalist is confronted by an Ireland press officer during the heated pre-match media briefing. Photo Credit: Sky Sports News

October 5, 2026, 2:14 pm

Israeli journalists barred from Ireland media call after heated press conference

Two reporters were denied access after questioning Ireland’s manager over alleged abuse and the flydubai incident

By Annabel Sinclair

Ireland's national football team (right) gives the Nazi salute before a game in Bremen, Germany, 1939

September 29, 2026, 9:37 am

Ireland Won a Game of Football 3-0. It Lost Everything Else

Irish football has once again found a way to disgrace itself while believing it stands on principle

By Leo Pearlman

Republic of Ireland players bow their heads during Israel’s national anthem ahead of their Nations League clash. Credit: via X

September 28, 2026, 1:13 pm

Israel captain says ‘they hate us’ after Ireland players refuse handshakes

Manor Solomon hits back after Irish team also bowed their heads during Israel’s anthem before Nations League match

By Annabel Sinclair

Photo Credit: Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign/ Facebook

September 25, 2026, 10:58 am

Sunday’s Ireland-Israel football match will mark a low point for my country

Ireland’s pre-eminent and now perhaps post-factual reputation for Cead Mile Failte (one hundred thousand welcomes) does not apply to the people of Israel

By Ed Abrahamson

September 24, 2026, 9:17 am

Wayne Rooney reveals he has recently discovered his matrilineal Jewish roots

'Roo the Jew?’: the footballer jokes in new The Real Rooneys series in episode that show him learning of family’s Jewish lineage

By Lee Harpin

September 22, 2026, 11:05 am

Israeli FA criticises Ireland’s football coach over ‘genocide’ comments

Tensions have risen ahead of the UEFA Nation's League Fixtures between the two countries, with a concerted campaign in Ireland for their team to withdraw rather than playing Israel

By JN Reporter

Manor Solomon joined West Ham United from Tottenham. Credit: West Ham United

August 27, 2026, 3:34 pm

Manor Solomon targeted in anti-Israel video filmed outside West Ham training ground

The video was published by 'Tower Hamlets Palestine Solidarity Network', in which they called the Israeli footballer a 'baby killer'

By JN Reporter

August 24, 2026, 1:49 pm

West Ham urges fans to stop ‘offensive’ Manor Solomon Palestine chant

Supporters sang the Israeli winger “hates Palestine” during the club’s Championship opener against Burnley

By Annabel Sinclair

Anan Khalaili is set to join Crystal Palace in a record deal for an Israeli footballer. Photo Credit: Wikipedia

August 10, 2026, 2:45 pm

Anan Khalaili set to become most expensive Israeli footballer in £21m Crystal Palace move

Haifa-born Arab-Israeli winger would become the only Israeli currently playing in the Premier League if the deal is completed

By Annabel Sinclair

August 10, 2026, 11:23 am

Israeli winger Manor Solomon set for £7m move from Tottenham to West Ham

The 27-year-old is poised to follow Yossi Benayoun and Eyal Berkovic in representing the east London club

By Annabel Sinclair

Football (Photo by Jannik Skorna on Unsplash)

July 30, 2026, 1:18 pm

Football antisemitism reports soar 43% as Maccabi GB calls for stronger action

Kick It Out recorded a record number of antisemitism reports as Maccabi GB urged football to strengthen education and accountability

By Annabel Sinclair

The 32nd anniversary gathering to memorialize the AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, July 17, 2026. (Juan Melamed)

July 21, 2026, 11:01 am

Argentina’s Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing

'Today we cannot lose … our memory' resounded during the annual memorial gathering in Buenos Aires

By Juan Melamed (JTA)

Crowds gather outside the Schilderswijk Health Centre in The Hague after Morocco's World Cup defeat to France, where antisemitic chants were heard. Photo: X

July 19, 2026, 12:24 pm

This World Cup has united people in hatred and bigotry

For one month, football brought nations together. It also revealed what still unites them.

By Leo Pearlman

July 18, 2026, 1:40 pm

Why Argentina and Spain’s World Cup final has become a proxy for Israel-Palestine conflict

Online supporters have cast Sunday’s football match as a symbolic contest, reflecting the countries’ sharply different foreign policies and fuelling antisemitic conspiracy theories

By Julian Melamed and Joseph Strauss (JTA)

July 14, 2026, 5:10 pm

Football’s oldest problem remains the world’s oldest hatred

If we want football to remain the world's game, we cannot allow the world's oldest hatred to find a home in its stadiums, on its terraces or across its online communities

By Alex Maws

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