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The Jewish Sport Report: Why FIFA might ban Israel from international soccer

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 30 Aug

FIFA is considering a request from the Palestinian Football Association to temporarily ban Israel from international soccer competition due to alleged violations of international law during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Israel soccer could be banned by FIFA this week. Here’s what you need to know.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 28 Aug

The Israel national soccer team is at risk of suspension from international competitions by FIFA following a request from the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), which is citing Israel's alleged violations of international law and FIFA's human rights policies amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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FIFA must reject the latest attempt to demonise Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Aug

The article criticizes the recent move by Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, to urge FIFA to impose sanctions on Israel and the Israel Football Association (IFA) in response to Israel's self-defense actions.

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Israel will compete in Olympic soccer today for the first time in 48 years

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jul

After a long hiatus, Israel will participate in Olympic soccer for the first time in 48 years, facing Mali in their initial match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Israel signs agreement with South American soccer federation, paving way for elite international competition

Juan Melamed in JTA · 12 Apr

Israel's soccer association has signed a cooperation agreement with South America's soccer confederation, CONMEBOL, allowing Israel to potentially participate in elite tournaments like the Copa America and Copa Libertadores.

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Qatar’s World Cup FIFA Bribe Documents Exposed

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 29 Aug 2023

Documents submitted to a federal court lawsuit reveal that Qatar made substantial bribes to FIFA committee members in order to secure the hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup.

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Israel’s historic U-20 World Cup soccer run comes to an end with loss to Uruguay

BCohen in Forward · 8 Jun 2023

Israel's historic run in the FIFA U-20 World Cup came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay in the semifinals.

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S3E20 - The secret Jewish history of how Qatar got the World Cup

Menschwarmers · 17 Nov 2022

The World Cup launching in Qatar prompts Menschwarmers hosts Gabe and James to explore the implications for Jewish fans.

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Is Israel to Blame for That Really Awful Day Yesterday in the World Cup?

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 2 Jul 2018

An Israeli individual, Yosef Dagan, played a crucial role in the introduction of penalty shootouts in soccer as a means to decide tied games, ultimately leading to the elimination of a luck-based drawing method by FIFA.

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The "Blatt, Blatter & Blattest" Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 Jun 2015

In the "Blatt, Blatter & Blattest" Edition, Allison, Don, and Noah tackle key issues including the controversy surrounding a Palestinian proposal to expel Israel from FIFA, trials of IDF soldiers for expressing opinions against the government, and reflections on Israeli treatment of American-Israeli coach David Blatt.

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Palestinian Football Authority Withdraws Motion to Suspend Israel’s FIFA Membership

Jas Chana in Tablet · 29 May 2015

The Palestinian Football Authority decided to withdraw its motion to suspend Israel's membership in FIFA during the organization's congress in Zurich.

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Israeli-Palestinian Politics Add Fuel to FIFA Fire

Jas Chana in Tablet · 29 May 2015

Amidst a FIFA corruption scandal, the Palestinian Football Association has renewed efforts to suspend the Israel Football Association from FIFA due to alleged restrictions on Palestinian soccer caused by the Israeli occupation of the West Bank.

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Soccer, Like Politics, Is About Corruption, Incompetence, and Obsessing With the Jews

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 6 Jun 2014

The author criticizes the corruption and incompetence present in soccer, drawing parallels between the sport and politics.

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