The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/premier-league/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Premier League | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/premier-league/ 32 32 Former Premier League soccer player detained at airport over massive corruption probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-premier-league-soccer-player-detained-at-airport-over-massive-corruption-probe/ Wed, 03 May 2023 11:03:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3007814 Suspect stopped by police at Ben Gurion Airport as he returned from trip abroad; 18 others already arrested in connection with suspected garbage disposal graft scheme in north

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]]> Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon makes waves as rare Jew in English Premier League https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-star-manor-solomon-makes-waves-as-rare-jew-in-english-premier-league/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:13:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2995595 Shining for Fulham FC, the 23-year-old is turning heads in Europe with his goal-scoring prowess, and his fellow Sabras back home are exhibiting full-on 'Manormania'

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]]> Group led by LA Dodgers owner signs $3.2b deal to buy Chelsea FC from Abramovich https://www.timesofisrael.com/group-led-by-la-dodgers-owner-signs-3-2-billion-deal-to-buy-chelsea-fc/ Sat, 28 May 2022 17:30:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2771160 Deal is largest ever for purchase of a sports team; UK government allows transaction, ensuring sanctioned Russian-Israeli oligarch doesn't profit from it

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]]> Sapir Berman comes out as Israeli soccer’s first-ever transgender referee https://www.timesofisrael.com/sapir-berman-comes-out-as-israeli-soccers-first-ever-transgender-referee/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:59:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2531834&preview=true&preview_id=2531834 Top referee, 26, formerly known as Sagi, says she's long seen herself as a woman but kept it under wraps over fears 'society would not accept me'

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]]> Sagi Berman to come out as Israeli top-flight soccer’s first transgender referee https://www.timesofisrael.com/sagi-berman-to-come-out-as-israeli-top-flight-soccers-first-transgender-referee/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:52:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2530644 Ref will make announcement at Tuesday press conference during which she'll introduce her new name, Sapir, and discuss ongoing transition

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]]> Owners of premier soccer league team said among 8 arrested in fraud case https://www.timesofisrael.com/owners-of-premier-soccer-league-team-said-among-8-arrested-in-fraud-case/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:09:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1881464 Suspects believed to have used legitimate companies as a front for tax evasion and money laundering

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]]> Former Israeli soccer star arrested for drug dealing https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-israeli-soccer-star-arrested-for-drug-dealing/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:12:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1825991 Undercover police in Tel Aviv detain Lior Asulin for alleged sale via Telegrass

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]]> Rivals’ funeral for relegated Tel Aviv soccer club draws red card https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivals-funeral-for-relegated-tel-aviv-soccer-club-draws-red-card/ Mon, 15 May 2017 13:19:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1619229 Maccabi fans accused of incitement after carrying coffin, burning effigy to celebrate downfall of cross-town team Hapoel

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]]> Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer club heading for bankruptcy https://www.timesofisrael.com/hapoel-tel-aviv-soccer-club-heading-for-bankruptcy/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:31:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1514915 Owner Amir Kabiri unable to resolve NIS 100 million in outstanding bills, team to be docked 9 points, drop to bottom of league

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]]> Soccer fans chant anti-Semitic slogan on London subway https://www.timesofisrael.com/soccer-fans-chant-anti-semitic-slogan-on-london-subway/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:51:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1509798 Chelsea supporters filmed 'goading' rivals with racist epithets after derby with Tottenham

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]]> School principal suspended after posing with banner lauding terrorist https://www.timesofisrael.com/school-principal-suspended-after-posing-with-poster-lauding-terrorist/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:33:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1483376 Head of East Jerusalem school also questioned by police for appearing with soccer team praising Mesbah Abu Sabih

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]]> Israeli soccer star shines in stunning China debut https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-soccer-superstar-shines-in-stunning-china-debut/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 16:30:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1421116 Eran Zahavi scores goal, has two assists, earning respect from local fans and team's coach

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]]> Manchester United faces multi-million bill for ‘bomb’ fiasco https://www.timesofisrael.com/manchester-united-faces-multi-million-bill-for-bomb-fiasco/ Mon, 16 May 2016 13:37:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1393045 Realistic dummy explosive prompted evacuation of Old Trafford stadium minutes before final game of soccer season

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]]> Beitar fans arrested in fracas after drubbing by Arab club https://www.timesofisrael.com/beitar-fans-arrested-in-fracas-after-drubbing-by-arab-club/ Sun, 01 May 2016 21:33:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1384945 Jerusalem supporters hurl firecrackers, smoke bombs onto field after losing playoff game 3-0 to Bnei Sakhnin

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]]> Southampton fans banned from Premier League games for Nazi gestures https://www.timesofisrael.com/southampton-fans-banned-from-premier-league-games-for-nazi-gestures/ Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:53:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1318064 Two supporters of British soccer club barred from attending matches for 3 years for 'fascist salutes' and racist behavior

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