The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/english-premier-league/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:32:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png English Premier League | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/english-premier-league/ 32 32 Crystal Palace signs Anan Khalaili in most expensive deal for an Israeli soccer player https://www.timesofisrael.com/crystal-palace-signs-anan-khalaili-in-most-expensive-deal-for-an-israeli-soccer-player/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:51:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3879650 London team agrees to pay Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise $28 million for the 21-year-old Israeli star, weeks after his move to Inter Milan fell through

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]]> Israeli soccer star Anan Khalaili said set to sign with England’s Crystal Palace https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-star-anan-khalaili-said-set-to-sign-with-englands-crystal-palace/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3876648 Deal said worth some $32.5 million would make Haifa-born player the most expensive Israeli signing; Manor Solomon set to move to West Ham from Spurs

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]]> Israel’s Solomon seals team’s dream return to England top league https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-star-manor-solomon-scores-winner-to-bring-team-back-to-premier-league/ Sun, 04 May 2025 14:40:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541316 25-year-old from Kfar Saba bangs home a 91st-minute goal, securing the second-tier title for Leeds United and cementing its promotion back to soccer's Premier League

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]]> Israel’s Manor Solomon signing for top Premier League soccer team Tottenham https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-manor-solomon-signing-for-top-premier-league-soccer-team-tottenham/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:15:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3044513 Move would make Solomon the most high-profile Israeli soccer player in the English league, as he joins a team with a traditional Jewish following

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]]> England’s Arsenal soccer team launches Jewish fan group to combat antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/englands-arsenal-soccer-team-launches-jewish-fan-group-to-combat-antisemitism/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:44:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3003901 Premier League club also announces three-year ban on 31 fans for 'abusive and discriminatory behavior,' including 5 for Jew hatred

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]]> BBC reinstates ex-soccer star who likened MPs’ language on migrants to Nazi Germany https://www.timesofisrael.com/bbc-reinstates-ex-soccer-star-who-likened-mps-language-on-migrants-to-nazi-germany/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:53:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2972903 After colleagues refused to work, Gary Lineker returns as presenter of flagship show; says past few days were difficult, but it doesn't compare to suffering of refugees

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]]> Players, presenters back UK ex-soccer star who likened asylum policy to Nazi Germany https://www.timesofisrael.com/players-rally-behind-british-ex-soccer-star-who-likened-asylum-policy-to-nazi-germany/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:24:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2971585 BBC faces growing outrage after former England captain Gary Lineker, now its top TV soccer presenter, suspended for comments criticizing government

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]]> Ex-soccer star barred from BBC for comparing government language on migrants to Nazis https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-england-soccer-star-barred-from-bbc-after-comparing-uk-government-to-nazis/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:40:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2971364 Broadcaster says former England captain Gary Lineker will not present a soccer highlights show until agreement is reached on his social media use; other hosts to boycott show too

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]]> Israeli scores late game-winner for English soccer club Fulham https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scores-late-game-winner-for-english-soccer-club-fulham/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:11:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2954552 Coming off bench, Manor Solomon puts in goal with two minutes left from time to give his team a 1-0 victory over Brighton

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]]> England’s Arsenal soccer club probing ‘disturbing’ antisemitism involving its fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/englands-arsenal-soccer-club-probing-disturbing-antisemitism-involving-its-fans/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:48:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2929457 Premier League team reports pair of antisemitic incidents at game against Tottenham and nearby pub, denounces behavior

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]]> Russian oligarch Abramovich completes sale of Chelsea soccer team to American tycoon https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-oligarch-abramovich-completes-sale-of-chelsea-soccer-team-to-american-tycoon/ Mon, 30 May 2022 18:47:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2772601 Billionaire, who also has Israeli and Portuguese citizenships, was forced to sell club after being hit by sanctions over ties to Putin, following invasion of Ukraine

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]]> UK police probing banner criticizing Saudi takeover of Newcastle soccer team https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-probing-banner-criticizing-saudi-takeover-of-newcastle-soccer-team/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 07:51:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2637342 Huge poster depicted a man dressed in Saudi garb holding a bloody machete next to a business executive standing over a bag of money dripping with blood

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]]> In reversal, English soccer team says fans ‘free’ to don Arab-style dress https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-reversal-english-soccer-team-says-fans-free-to-don-arab-style-dress/ Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:05:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2637101 Newcastle FC says new Saudi owners have been 'overwhelmed by the welcome' of club's supporters, including those 'wearing culturally traditional clothing'

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]]> Saudi sovereign fund buys English soccer team Newcastle United https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-dispute-saudi-sovereign-fund-buys-english-soccer-team-newcastle-united/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:35:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2628428 $409 million deal completed after drawn-out legal fight; Saudis promise neither Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman nor the kingdom will be involved in running the Premier League team

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]]> In video, UK soccer team shows Anne Frank among fans who died of COVID https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-video-uk-soccer-club-shows-anne-frank-among-fans-who-died-of-covid/ Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:56:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2599655 Everton officials quoted saying they're 'appalled' by those who saw fit to sabotage the tribute

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