Tag: World Cup

The presence of pro-Palestinian solidarity at the 2022 World Cup has been widely celebrated by Palestinians and seen as a sign that their cause is not forgotten.
This article discusses the decline of sports due to the increasing politicization and commercialization of sporting events, particularly focusing on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Saudi Arabia's shocking 2-1 victory over Argentina in the World Cup has political and diplomatic implications for the kingdom.
The World Cup launching in Qatar prompts Menschwarmers hosts Gabe and James to explore the implications for Jewish fans.
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.
The episode of Unorthodox featured a discussion with food historian Michael Twitty, who won James Beard Awards for his book on African American culinary history.
Israel's troubled history in the World Cup is a captivating tale of political intrigue and sporting challenges.
With the U.S. and Israeli teams out of the World Cup, the dilemma remains for Jewish fans regarding which team to support.
Israel's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Spain, ending its 48-year dream of playing in the 2018 World Cup.
An exhibit in Salvador, Brazil, showcasing vintage World Cup jerseys includes controversial items such as the swastika-adorned jersey of Germany's 1934 team and a Mussolini-era Italian jersey featuring symbols of fascism.
The author criticizes the corruption and incompetence present in soccer, drawing parallels between the sport and politics.
Andrés Cantor, known for his iconic "GGGGOOOOAAAALLLL" call in soccer, gained fame during the 1994 World Cup.
The author reflects on their experience of the World Cup in relation to the overwhelming fanaticism it brought to those around them, providing a temporary escape from the troubling political and social realities of Israel.
Israeli entrepreneurs have found success by capitalizing on the global demand for vuvuzelas, the loud plastic horns used by South African fans during World Cup matches.
The author reflects on the religious experience he feels while watching sports, particularly soccer, drawing parallels between sports events and miracles in the context of religious stories.