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        <title>Joshua Kushner blames &#8216;political dynamics&#8217; for collapse of plan to sell World Cup stakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investor and brother of Trump's son-in-law says he 'would not have gotten involved' had he anticipated the level of backlash to privatizing FIFA events<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/08/AFP__20250903__2233451896__v4__HighRes__2025UsOpenDay10-e1786587248175-1024x640.jpg" title="Joshua Kushner blames &#8216;political dynamics&#8217; for collapse of plan to sell World Cup stakes" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Hapoel Beersheba, seconds from reaching UEFA Champions League, loses to Sabah in extra time</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Azeri home team overcomes first-leg loss to draw even, forcing extra time, and then vanquishes Israeli club for aggregate score of 6-4; no Israeli team has qualified since 2022<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/08/image-49-1024x640.jpg" title="Hapoel Beersheba, seconds from reaching UEFA Champions League, loses to Sabah in extra time" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>FIFA slams effort to ‘undermine’ chief Infantino after nixed investment scheme</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-slams-effort-to-undermine-chief-infantino-after-nixed-investment-scheme/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Soccer body dismisses 'false claims' regarding chief amid fallout from shelved plan to privatize World Cup, as report says UEFA paid Infantino's ex-lover while he led European organization<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/08/AP26219746097759-e1786236899763-1024x640.jpg" title="FIFA slams effort to ‘undermine’ chief Infantino after nixed investment scheme" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA&#8217;s Infantino after failed plan to privatize World Cup</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/uefa-says-it-has-lost-confidence-in-fifas-infantino-after-failed-plan-to-privatize-world-cup/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kushner-backed $20 billion plan unravels after soccer bodies from Europe, Asia and North America unite in opposition  <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/08/AFP__20260719__C2LJ4AM__v2__HighRes__FblWc2026Match104EspArgFinalTrophy-1024x640.jpg" title="UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA&#8217;s Infantino after failed plan to privatize World Cup" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>FIFA chief&#8217;s plan to have $20 billion Kushner-backed outfit run World Cup sparks outcry</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-chiefs-plan-to-have-20-billion-kushner-backed-outfit-run-world-cup-sparks-outcry/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[European soccer body  EUFA says sport's top tournament 'not FIFA's to sell' after Gianni Infantino reveals project to hand over operations to body he could reportedly lead<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/07/AFP__20260719__2286775735__v1__HighRes__SpainVArgentinaFinalFifaWorldCup2026-e1785257406337-1024x640.jpg" title="FIFA chief&#8217;s plan to have $20 billion Kushner-backed outfit run World Cup sparks outcry" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Irish soccer chief says country has &#8216;no choice&#8217; but to play matches against Israel</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-soccer-chief-says-country-has-no-choice-but-to-play-matches-against-israel/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only 'viable option' is to play UEFA games in September and October<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/02/AFP__20241117__36MQ6TX__v1__HighRes__FblNationsEngIrl-1024x640.jpg" title="Irish soccer chief says country has &#8216;no choice&#8217; but to play matches against Israel" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Maccabi Tel Aviv fined $23,000 over fans&#8217; &#8216;racist&#8217; behavior in Stuttgart</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tel-aviv-fined-e20000-over-fans-racist-behavior-in-stuttgart/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UEFA also imposes suspended one-game ban on soccer club selling tickets for away match after incident in which supporters chanted defamatory slogans; German police probing disturbances<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2025/12/AFP__20251211__87UG4H3__v1__HighRes__FblEurC3StuttgartMaccabi-1024x640.jpg" title="Maccabi Tel Aviv fined $23,000 over fans&#8217; &#8216;racist&#8217; behavior in Stuttgart" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Ireland&#8217;s soccer governing body overwhelmingly backs call for UEFA to ban Israel</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/irelands-soccer-governing-body-overwhelmingly-backs-call-for-uefa-to-ban-israel/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Resolution passed by members alleges Israeli association fails to enforce effective anti-racism policy and allows Israeli clubs to play in Palestinian territories without consent<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2025/06/AFP__20250531__48RA4D9__v3__HighRes__FootballUefaChampionsLeagueFinalParisSgFraVInte-1024x640.jpg" title="Ireland&#8217;s soccer governing body overwhelmingly backs call for UEFA to ban Israel" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Antisemitism charge kicked around as Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from UK match</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitism-charge-kicked-around-as-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-barred-from-uk-match/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Birmingham police say they blocked ticket sales to Israelis for Thursday's game at Aston Villa over concerns for fans' security, many believe the reason is more insidious<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2020/06/F170525YS46-e1592075514274-1024x640.jpg" title="Antisemitism charge kicked around as Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from UK match" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Aston Villa warns fans against showing political messages during Maccabi match</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/aston-villa-warns-fans-against-showing-political-messages-during-maccabi-match/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Premier League club says any violations of UEFA guidelines will result in stadium ban as it gears up to play to half-empty stands due to bar on Israeli fans attending<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2025/10/AP25117699953313-1024x640.jpg" title="Aston Villa warns fans against showing political messages during Maccabi match" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Maccabi Tel Aviv refuses away tickets for Aston Villa match, citing safety concerns</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tel-aviv-refuses-away-tickets-for-aston-villa-match-citing-safety-concerns/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After local British authorities' ban of supporters sparked uproar, soccer club says even if decision reversed, it will decline any allocation for fans<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2020/06/F170525YS46-e1592075514274-1024x640.jpg" title="Maccabi Tel Aviv refuses away tickets for Aston Villa match, citing safety concerns" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>UK authorities seeking to reverse soccer club&#8217;s ban on Israeli fans</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-authorities-seeking-to-reverse-soccer-clubs-ban-on-israeli-fans/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Culture secretary to meet Home Office 'to see if there’s way' around 'unacceptable' ban, but it may not be possible if it becomes 'operational issue' for cops, cabinet member says<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2025/10/AFP__20251016__78YV74A__v1__MidRes__BritainCrimeAttack-1024x640.jpg" title="UK authorities seeking to reverse soccer club&#8217;s ban on Israeli fans" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>Israel, UK leaders slam decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-uk-leaders-slam-decision-to-bar-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-from-aston-villa-match/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anti-Israel local MP celebrates; Starmer: 'This is the wrong decision'; British police cite 2024 Maccabi game in Amsterdam, where Israelis were attacked by antisemitic mobs<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2025/10/AP25267681367710-e1760645129663-1024x640.jpg" title="Israel, UK leaders slam decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>FIFA vice president says UEFA should decide Israel’s future role in world soccer</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-vice-president-says-uefa-should-decide-israels-future-role-in-world-soccer/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sport's European governing body reportedly holds off on vote to suspend Israel following Trump's publication of plan to end Gaza war and free the hostages<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2025/09/AP25248783325773-e1757115411526-1024x640.jpg" title="FIFA vice president says UEFA should decide Israel’s future role in world soccer" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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        <title>UEFA heading to a vote next week on booting Israel from European soccer</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/uefa-heading-to-a-vote-next-week-on-booting-israel-from-european-soccer/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clear majority of governing body's executive members said to be in favor of move; would ban Israeli club and national teams from competing in any international competitions<figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2025/09/AP25261614530977-1024x640.jpg" title="UEFA heading to a vote next week on booting Israel from European soccer" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>]]></description>
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