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Hapoel Beersheba players (in red) in action against Hapoel Afula during the semi final of the Israeli cup at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on April 29, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 1, 2016, 12:15 pm
Sole woman owner in top-flight Israeli soccer leads against-the-odds title bid
When Alona Barkat bought Hapoel Beersheba in 2007, the club was stuck in the second tier. Now it's headed for a first championship in 40 years. No wonder her gender has ceased to be an issue
By Simon Griver
Colombia's Argentinian coach Jose Pekerman (R) talks to midfielder James Rodriguez (L) during a Group C football match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao Arena in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, June 14, 2014 (photo credit: AFP/EITAN ABRAMOVICH)
June 15, 2014, 5:44 am
Jose Pekerman, former Maccabi player, seeks World Cup glory
The Colombia coach, the only Jew in the finals, has beaten long odds, and anti-Semitism, throughout his career
By Simon Griver
Yossi Benayoun (right) in action for Arsenal (photo credit: CC-BY Wonker/Flickr)
April 12, 2012, 12:38 pm
Will Israel’s soccer captain enjoy a glorious London twilight?
Yossi Benayoun's latest goal might help persuade Arsenal to retain his services
By Simon Griver
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