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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

The Israeli Embassy on Shelbourne Road in Dublin. The Israeli government closed the embassy in late 2024.

February 16, 2026, 3:06 pm

Ireland considers moving its home match against Israel abroad

The two countries were drawn against each other as part of the UEFA Nation's League group stages

By JN Reporter

November 10, 2025, 10:27 am

Irish FA passes vote seeking UEFA ban on Israel from European competition

Motion overwhelmingly approved with 74 votes in favour, seven against, and two abstentions

By Jewish News 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

December 28, 2023, 4:05 am

Football fans, away with you!

Love of the game sends Jewish supporters across the UK and abroad. Here a chosen few explain why they do it.

By Neil Silver

Israeli Premier League football referee Sapir Berman came out as trans on Tuesday (Image: Israel FA / Twitter)

April 30, 2021, 10:08 am

‘Inspirational’ Israeli football referee praised for coming out as transgender

Sapir Berman, an official with Israel's top football league, revealed on Tuesday she is transgender, amid an outpouring of support from the football world.

By Jewish News Reporter

Israel's Manor Solomon kicks the ball towards Scotland's Kenneth McClean during the UEFA Euro 2020 Play-Off semi final match at Hampden Park, Glasgow. (PA Wire/PA Images)

February 17, 2021, 1:35 pm

Israel makes audacious bid to host Euros, Champions League if disrupted by Covid

Jewish state's football association said it 'did offer UEFA any assistance necessary' hosting international and club competitions amid the pandemic

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

Bulgaria fans in the stands after an announcement over the Tannoy during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying match at the Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire.)

October 15, 2019, 10:04 am

Nazi salutes and racist chanting during England-Bulgaria game condemned

Kick It Out call out 'disgusting' scenes during Euro 2020 qualifier which was twice halted by the referees in line with protocol

By Jewish News Reporter

Chelsea's home ground, Stamford Bridge. (Photo credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

March 1, 2019, 10:17 am

Chelsea to face no action for alleged antisemitic chants in Europa League match

The club were charged by the European governing body for alleged racist behaviour of supporters.

By Jewish News Reporter

January 16, 2019, 2:24 pm

Disciplinary probe opened against Chelsea over claims of antisemitic chanting

UEFA opens diciplinary proceedings against top London club over allegations its supporters used racist terms

By Jewish News Reporter

October 25, 2018, 12:29 pm

UEFA lifts ban on airing World Cup and Euro 2020 games in Jewish settlements

European football authority reverses decision to allow the Jewish state's public broadcaster to televise preliminary games for Euro 2020

By JTA

Atletico Madrid fans in Lyon during the Europa League final

May 18, 2018, 9:50 am

Atletico Madrid face charges over fans’ ‘racist behaviour’ and Nazi-style banner

Supporters of Europa League Final winners may cause club to be disciplined after 3-0 victory

September 30, 2016, 12:36 pm

Celtic fined over Palestinian flags

UEFA fine Scottish club 10,000 euros after supporters waved flags during Champions League tie against Israeli champions.

By Andrew Sherwood

August 23, 2016, 9:32 am

Celtic fans raise over £100,000 for Palestinian charities

Supporters are trying to match a fine levelled at their club after Palestinian flags were flown during a match against Israel's Hapoel Be'er Sheva

By Jewish News Reporter

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