The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/west-ham-united/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png West Ham United | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/west-ham-united/ 32 32 West Ham soccer club bans two over antisemitic taunt on plane https://www.timesofisrael.com/west-ham-soccer-club-bans-two-over-antisemitic-taunt-on-plane/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:00:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645649 Video shows supporters on way to match in Belgium singing offensive verses at man in ultra-Orthodox garb walking down aisle

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]]> UK soccer fans seen chanting anti-Semitic song as FIFA urges crackdown on racism https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-soccer-fans-seen-chanting-anti-semitic-song-as-fifa-urges-major-crackdown/ Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:52:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2056862 Head of world soccer body says referees should call off matches in response to racist incidents; West Ham 'disgusted' by video showing abuse against Tottenham supporters

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]]> London soccer fans allegedly spew anti-Semitic abuse on train https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-soccer-fans-allegedly-spew-anti-semitic-abuse-on-train/ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:25:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1142100 West Ham supporters reportedly sing 'I’ve got a foreskin, how about you?' before soccer match

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]]> Avram Grant confirmed as coach of Ghana national soccer team https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-legend-appointed-head-of-ghana-national-team/ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:16:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1098668 Despite worries that some countries will bar him as an Israeli, ex-Chelsea coach signs 27-month deal with African powerhouse

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]]> Benayoun OKs two-year deal to join Maccabi Haifa https://www.timesofisrael.com/benayoun-oks-two-year-deal-to-join-maccabi-haifa/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:53:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1001814 Veteran midfielder, one of the best Israelis to ever play soccer, will wrap up a 12-year European career

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]]> Spurs fans could face arrest if chant ‘Yid’ on Sunday http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/03/spurs-fans-chant-yid-west-ham Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:56:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=698864 Term, described as hate speech, used by both backers and detractors of London soccer team with strong Jewish backing, The Guardian reports

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]]> British soccer team absolved after inquiry into anti-Semitic fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-soccer-team-absolved-after-inquiry-into-anti-semitic-fans/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=537590 West Ham United issues a lifetime ban on a season ticket holder who was arrested after November game

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]]> Top English soccer team investigated for anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/englands-premier-league-investigated-for-anti-semitism-again/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:10:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=295286 West Ham fans heard hissing -- imitating the sound of gas chambers -- at a match against Tottenham, which draws a large Jewish fan base

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]]> Benayoun left out of World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg https://www.timesofisrael.com/benayoun-left-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers-against-luxembourg/ Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:04:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=243582 National coach cuts captain because he barely plays for his club team

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