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Emily Damari, Ziv, left and Gali Berman in NYC for the World Cup. June 2026. Pic: Courtesy
June 29, 2026, 7:11 pm
Emily Damari, Gali and Ziv Berman get a kick out of the World Cup in New York
Side by side in the Big Apple, freed hostages cheer on England team
By Michelle Rosenberg
A banner is held by pro-Israel fans outside Villa Park, home of the U.K. team Aston Villa, before its UEFA Europa League match against Israel, Nov. 6, 2025. (Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images via JTA)
June 25, 2026, 11:39 am
Israel’s path to a World Cup berth would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe
Israel faces longer odds in Europe than it would in Asia, yet officials say political animosity leaves them little choice
By Deborah Danan (JTA)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, 2025 (Credit: The White House/Daniel Torok)
June 16, 2026, 12:22 pm
FIFA hopes for Israeli-Palestinian match at international youth tournament
The competition is understood to have been scheduled for this Autumn in Miami
By JN Reporter
Hakoah Vienna, champions of Austria 1924/5. Max Scheuer is standing on the far left. (Courtesy of the Jewish Museum Vienna)
June 9, 2026, 12:33 pm
When Jewish players dominated European football
A new book chronicles the stellar careers of 11 stars for club and country - and ultimately, their murder in the Holocaust
By Daniel Sugarman
Daniel Peretz joins Southampton (Credit: Instagram/Southampton FC)
June 5, 2026, 6:05 pm
Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz seals permanent Southampton move
Bayern Munich shot-stopper thanks fans and family as Saints complete long-term deal following successful loan spell
By Annabel Sinclair
After posters of a missing Jewish girl in Toronto were ripped down, signs were put up to replace them
May 29, 2026, 10:58 am
A column condemning cowardice
If we allow cowardice to become our culture, then our culture itself becomes impossible to defend
By Leo Pearlman
A sign at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium (Creative Commons/Ank Kumar)
May 27, 2026, 1:16 pm
Arsenal publishes list of 180+ countries showing Champions League final – leaves out Israel
Countries listed included Myanmar, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Yemen – and information was also provided for Palestine
By Daniel Sugarman
May 14, 2026, 11:40 am
Arsenal names Deel as its new shirt sleeve sponsor
Global payroll giant deepens partnership with the club as Israeli co-founder Alex Bouaziz jokes that, despite being a PSG fan, he grew up idolising Arsène Wenger and “the Invincibles”
By Candice Krieger
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
Kit, Ronnie and Frank. Pic: Instagram
April 21, 2026, 9:47 am
Charity football match to support Bushey teenager with rare cancer
'This isn’t just about football — it’s about showing up for him' say friends of 16-year-old Kit Chester-Canavan
By Michelle Rosenberg
Red kosher four glasses wine with matzah and a Passover Haggadah
March 30, 2026, 3:54 pm
From ‘Jew goals’ to missed seders: why Pesach still hits home
A personal reflection on antisemitism, family traditions and why Passover still resonates - football clashes, matzah and all
By Darren Richman
Israel's Eurovision star Noa Kirel and her husband goalkeeper Daniel Peretz
March 25, 2026, 1:03 pm
She’s a keeper! Daniel saw Noa on Eurovision. He said he’d marry her. He was right
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Israel’s Posh and Becks on fame, football and carrying their country with them
By Brigit Grant
Israel’s national football team.
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
Thorpe St Andrew school (Wikimedia Commons/ptptaylor)
March 8, 2026, 6:10 am
JFS pupils targeted by ‘dirty Jew’ and ‘gas chamber’ chants at football match
The quarter final of a national under-15 football tournament was marred by antisemitic chants reportedly made by supporters of the opposing team
By JN Reporter
Acting Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Scott Green, after speaking to the media at West Midlands Police headquarters in Birmingham. Picture date: Wednesday March 4, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Matt Cooper/PA Wire
March 5, 2026, 10:10 am
Police chief ‘absolutely determined’ to learn lessons from Maccabi away fans ban
AI tool remains switched off and two investigations continue after police report contained an “AI hallucination”
By JN Reporter
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