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Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protesters gather ahead of a Europa League soccer match between PAOK and Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in the port city of Thessaloniki, northern Greece, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. (AP/Giannis Papanikos)
May 7, 2026, 11:35 am
Irish athletes, celebrities urge boycott of upcoming soccer games against Israel
Signing letter titled ‘Stop the Game,’ leading figures demand Irish government ‘respect and represent’ wishes of the people, cancel UEFA Nations League games planned for this fall
By Reuters and ToI Staff
The Israeli Premier League match between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on December 8, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
March 20, 2026, 11:06 am
FIFA fines Israeli soccer for fans’ racism, but lets teams from settlements compete
Governing body orders Israel Football Association to crack down on Beitar Jerusalem and others, but declines to weigh in on ‘complex matter’ of West Bank’s legal status
By Reuters
Irish players applaud fans following the UEFA Nations League match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium in London on November 17, 2024. (Ben STANSALL / AFP)
February 26, 2026, 3:25 pm
Irish soccer chief says country has ‘no choice’ but to play matches against Israel
Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only ‘viable option’ is to play UEFA games in September and October
By AFP
Screen captures from video of police counting cash as they arrest suspects in an alleged soccer match-fixing case, January 26, 2026. (Israel Police)
January 26, 2026, 11:33 am
17 suspects linked to Israeli soccer team arrested in match-fixing probe
Police suspect organized crime group used FC Kiryat Yam to launder money in illegal gambling operation that took bets on games with pre-determined outcomes; players among suspects
By ToI Staff
Israel's Dor David Turgeman (R) celebrates with Manor Solomon scoring during the 2026 World Cup Group I qualifier football match between Israel and Norway, in Debrecen, Hungary, on March 25, 2025. (Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
October 11, 2025, 9:36 am
Tensions high in Oslo as Norway hosts Israel in high-stakes World Cup soccer qualifier
Heavy security in place as thousands expected to protest against Israel over Gaza war; local football federation has been leading push to get Israel banned from international sport
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israel's defender Idan Nachmias handles the ball during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group I soccer match between Israel and Italy on September 8, 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
October 1, 2025, 1:41 am
Israel says Reebok sought to remove its logo from soccer team jerseys; company denies it
Israel Football Association says sportswear giant backtracked after making demand under boycott pressure; Reebok says claim untrue: ‘We don’t do politics; we do sport’
By Sharon Wrobel and Reuters
Celtic fans lift a protest banner about Israel during the UEFA Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Glasgow Celtic and Bayern Munich at the Celtic Park Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland on February 12, 2025. (AP/Scott Heppell)
September 25, 2025, 7:17 pm
UEFA heading to a vote next week on booting Israel from European soccer
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
By AP and ToI Staff
The players line up before the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur in Udine, Italy, August 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
September 21, 2025, 2:54 am
Israel said scrambling to prevent Tuesday vote on expelling country from European soccer
Reports say Qatar, following Israeli strike in Doha, is pressuring UEFA to hold a vote; however, Israeli federation implies the reports are inaccurate
By Michael Bachner
Anti-Israel protesters wave flags in Times Square, New York City, June 16, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 17, 2025, 10:56 pm
Times Square billboard demands Israeli national soccer team be barred from competing
Months ahead of 2026 World Cup, advocacy organizations kick off campaign declaring that ‘there is no room in sports for war criminals’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Israel Football Association chairman Moshe Zuares in Jerusalem on May 24, 2023. (Yonatan SIndel/Flash90)
February 17, 2025, 5:55 pm
Israel soccer chief alleges widespread game fixing in third-tier league
Football Association calls for police intervention as some 40 players, officials and club owners are named as being involved in thrown games linked to illegal betting
By Stuart Winer
The Israeli team poses prior to the Group D soccer match between Israel and Japan, at the La Beaujoire stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 30, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
October 3, 2024, 8:03 pm
FIFA again defers decision on Palestinian request to suspend Israel from world soccer
World body says it will instead launch a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials.
By Agencies
Israel's national soccer team players pose ahead of the Euro 2024 group I qualifying soccer match between Israel and Romania at the Pancho Arena in Felcsut, Hungary, November 18, 2023. (Denes Erdos/AP)
August 31, 2024, 3:25 pm
FIFA again delays review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel from world soccer
Sport’s global governing body says it has received legal assessment from independent third party but does not share details; meeting to be held on matter in October
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Israel supporters cheer during the Euro 2024 qualifying play-off soccer match between Israel and Iceland, at Szusza Ferenc Stadium in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
April 18, 2024, 6:47 pm
Palestinians to call for sanctions against Israeli soccer at FIFA congress next month
Demand to punish Israel in the arena of international soccer will not be supported by FIFA, and Israel can expect backing from the 55-member European soccer body UEFA
By AP and ToI Staff
Israel's players sing their national anthem ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifiers football match between Israel and Moldova, at the Turner Stadium in the Israeli southern city of Beersheba, on October 12, 2021. (Jack Guez/AFP, File)
December 12, 2023, 5:33 pm
Puma ends Israel soccer team sponsorship; Zara cancels ad campaign
As BDS movement takes credit for Puma move, Football Association dismisses ‘pathetic attempt’ to mislead public; Zara removes ads after accusations fashion shoot referenced Gaza
By ToI Staff
Maccabi fans cheer before a UEFA Europe League match between Panathinaikos and Maccabi Haifa in Haifa, October 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
October 19, 2023, 8:21 pm
UEFA soccer matches in Israel halted indefinitely over war with Hamas
Soccer association asks Maccabi Haifa and Tel Aviv teams to suggest alternative venues for games while decision in effect
By Agencies
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