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FIFA U-20 World Cup

A fan waves a Palestinian flag in the stands of a U-20 World Cup match between Israel and Columbia on May 21, 2023. (Screen capture/Twitter)
May 23, 2023, 3:32 am
Palestinian flag sparks tension during Israel’s U-20 World Cup loss to Colombia
Colombian fans wave banner after team scores goal in win, leading Israel backers to shout, ‘This is not politics, this is soccer’; police break up altercation
By Juan Melamed
Israel's Stav Lemkin reacts after losing a FIFA U-20 World Cup group C soccer match against Colombia at Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)
May 22, 2023, 9:13 am
Late goal sees Israel lose its 1st-ever game in men’s Under-20 World Cup in Argentina
Team takes the lead with a goal from Dor Turgeman, but Colombia fights back to win 2-1; favorites Brazil and Senegal also lose opening games
By ToI Staff and AP
El Yam Kancepolsky speaks at a welcome event for the Israeli team in Buenos Aires, May 15, 2023. Team manager Ofir Haim is on right. (Leonardo Kremenchuzky/World Zionist Organization via JTA)
May 18, 2023, 10:37 am
Israel looks to make history at men’s U-20 soccer World Cup after Indonesia snub
Tournament to be held in Argentina after Indonesia was stripped of hosting rights following anti-Israel protests; squad welcomed by Jewish community: ‘We came to win the trophy’
By Juan Melamed
Motorists commute past a poster for the Indonesia 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup football tournament in Jakarta on March 30, 2023 (BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
April 18, 2023, 10:33 am
Argentina to host U20 World Cup after Indonesia loses rights amid Israel protests
FIFA announces soccer tournament will be held in South American nation after pulling it from Indonesia, which saw public and political opposition to Israel’s participation
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Motorists commute past a poster for the Indonesia 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup football tournament in Jakarta on March 30, 2023 (BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
March 30, 2023, 10:22 am
Indonesia, booted as U-20 World Cup host, sees backlash against anti-Israel leaders
Muslim-majority state loses soccer tourney hosting rights after governors called to ban Israel; Indonesians inundate Instagram page of presidential candidate with negative comments
By Agencies
Israel's midfielder Oscar Gloukh drives forward with the ball during the UEFA Under-19 European Championship final soccer match against England in Trnava, Slovakia on July 1, 2022. (VLADIMIR SIMICEK / AFP)
March 29, 2023, 7:15 pm
Indonesia yanked as U-20 World Cup host after calls to bar Israeli soccer team
FIFA says move ‘due to the current circumstances’ without giving specific reason, amid backlash in Bali over Israel’s participation in tournament
By Agencies
Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives at the EU-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit at the European Council headquarters in Brussels on December 14, 2022. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
March 29, 2023, 12:43 pm
Indonesia still hopes to host U-20 World Cup after protests over hosting Israel
President announces talks with FIFA following outcry against Jewish state’s participation in soccer event in world’s most populous Muslim nation
By AFP
Protesters march during a protest against Israel's participation in the FIFA World Cup Under-20s, Jakarta, Indonesia, March 20, 2023. (AP/Achmad Ibrahim)
March 26, 2023, 11:16 pm
Indonesia’s tensions with Israel force delay of FIFA U20 World Cup draw
Tournament, set to be held in Bali, pushed back due to protests against Jewish state’s debut at tournament, governor’s calls for ban of players over Palestinian issue
By Graham Dunbar
Protesters march during a protest in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 20, 2023. Dozens of conservative Muslims have marched in Indonesia's capital to protest against the Israeli team's participation in the FIFA World Cup Under-20 in Indonesia. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
March 20, 2023, 1:29 pm
Dozens in Indonesia protest Israel’s planned presence at Under-20 soccer World Cup
Organized by conservative Muslim alliance, demonstrators wave signs calling Israel the enemy of Islam, block Jakarta thoroughfare; some moderate groups also urge Israel’s exclusion
By ANDI JATMIKO
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