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Hollywood Actor Natalie Portman said she wishes female players 'could just focus on the sport’. Photograph: Action Press/Shutterstock

September 7, 2023, 1:00 pm

Women’s football club owner Natalie Portman calls Spanish female stars ‘inspiring’

Oscar winner says she was disappointed women's World Cup win was overshadowed by unwanted kiss given to Spanish captain by president of the Spanish football federation

By Michelle Rosenberg

Jewish fans cheer on Israel's under-20 soccer team at the Diego Maradona Stadium in La Plata, Argentina, May 21, 2023. (Fede Peretti/ Israel Football Association)

May 23, 2023, 8:19 am

Palestinian flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game

Israel supporters in the stands began shouting at the flag bearer, saying 'This is not politics, this is soccer.'

By Juan Melamed (JTA)

Andrés Cantor and the moment Messi lifted the trophy.

December 19, 2022, 9:29 am

Oh my ‘Goooooooooooooooooooool! Argentina campion mondial!’

Lionel Messi provided the talent that turned Argentina into world champions, while Jewish sportscaster Andrés Cantor provided the voice

By Brigit Grant

December 7, 2022, 8:05 pm

OPINION: Take arms against a sea of football cheats

Ahead of England's World Cup showdown with France, Jewish News historian Derek Taylor reflects on how the sense of fair play has vanished from the beautiful game.

By Derek Taylor

England fan shouting "free Palestine" on live Israeli TV interview. Credit: KAN Public Broadcaster.

December 6, 2022, 1:22 pm

World Cup: England fan yells ‘free Palestine’ during Israeli TV interview

Reporters have repeatedly spoken out against politically motivated harassment by fans at the World Cup.

By JN Reporter

November 28, 2022, 10:40 am

Deputy mayor of Jerusalem criticises Gary Lineker over pro-Palestinian tweet

The football presenter shared a story on Twitter about the Palestinian village of Masafer Yatta which is under threat of expulsion by Israeli authorities.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

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

November 9, 2022, 10:30 pm

Is Qatar our World Cup of tea?

Next week the global tournament kicks off in Qatar, but very few of us are cheering says one confused soccer enthusiast

By Neil 'Soccer' Silver

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

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

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

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

October 9, 2018, 9:58 am

Israel may lose rights to show World Cup if broadcast in Palestinian territories

Jewish state's national TV station Kan may no tbe able to show global event, after Union of European Football Associations give stark warning

By JTA

Team Walrus beat Team Bear by 260 goals to 249, as the rain lashed down on the Jewish families raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of five year old Shani Berman

August 1, 2018, 1:20 pm

Over 500 goals in football marathon for five-year-old who died of heart defect

More than 180 players took part in an historic 11-hour-kickabout at Watford Power League, to help raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital

July 22, 2018, 1:26 pm

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

Labour's new code of conduct on anti-Semitism, hearing from the British deputy mayor of Jerusalem and Bushey Cemetery up for a top award are among this week's top stories...

By Jewish News Reporter

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