Israeli sports minister calls on FIFA to expel top PA official Jibril Rajoub's statements "are an insult to the values international sports aim to uphold," Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar charged. Jan. 9, 2025
FIFA urged to penalize Palestinian Football Association head over terror support The complaint against senior Palestinian Authority official Jabril Rajoub comes as the sports body weighs a Palestinian bid he initiated to have Israel suspended from international soccer over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. JNS Staff Oct. 31, 2024
FIFA delays decision on Palestinian call to suspend Israel The world soccer body said it will now consider the Palestine Football Association’s proposals in October. JNS Staff Sept. 1, 2024
B’nai B’rith pushes back against efforts by FIFA to sanction Israeli soccer “It is war by other means to demonize Israel,” said CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin. David Swindle Aug. 26, 2024
Iran asks FIFA to ban Israeli soccer Tehran also demands FIFA take "immediate and serious measures" to prevent Israeli "crimes" in Gaza. Feb. 11, 2024
Israel tops Korea to secure third place at Under-20 World Cup The finish is by far Israel's best-ever at any major soccer tournament. June 12, 2023
Israel stuns Brazil, moves into semis in Under-20 World Cup Israel twice came back from a goal down against the soccer powerhouse nation. June 4, 2023
Israel heading to quarter-finals at Under-20 World Cup Anan Khalaili fired home a goal in the 97th minute to propel Israel to a 1-0 victory. May 31, 2023
Israel scores stunning win to advance in Under-20 World Cup “This was a heroic win, the greatest match in the history of Israeli soccer,” says coach Ofir Haim. May 28, 2023
