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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 465

Israeli national soccer team

Israel's Yarden Shua, right, celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 soccer match between Israel and Belgium at the Bozsik Arena stadium in Budapest, Hungary, November 17, 2024. (Denes Erdos/AP)
November 18, 2024, 10:27 am
Last-gasp goal gives Israel 1-0 win over Belgium in Nations League soccer
Debutant Yarden Shua scores in 86th minute; national team still relegated from top tier, but victory celebrated as major achievement
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Soccer fans Dov Ber Cerf, left, and Menachem Cohen at the Stade de France in Paris, November 14, 2024, for a France-Israel Nations League soccer match. (Joshua Genuth)
November 15, 2024, 5:56 am
After minor scuffles in stands at Paris match, Israel holds France to 0-0 tie
Guards quickly separate sides; some French fans boo Hatikvah; 40 arrests; crowd is lowest for national soccer team since Stade de France opened; many stay away amid security fears
By Joshua Genuth and Agencies
Israel supporters wave flags 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, File)
November 9, 2024, 10:59 am
Amsterdam assault adds to complications faced by Israeli soccer since start of Gaza war
National team has been forced to play home games in Hungary, several countries have refused to host Israeli games and Palestinians continue to push to have Israel banned completely
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this image taken from video, police frisk anti-Israel protesters near the Ajax stadium in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Thursday, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)
November 8, 2024, 2:02 pm
France says next week’s soccer match vs. Israel to go on despite Amsterdam attacks
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau says France will not back down in face of antisemitism, after organized mob attacks Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Dutch capital
By AFP and ToI Staff
Screenshot of video posted on @Offinvestigatio on X, showing French anti-Israel protesters at the French Football Federation in Paris, France, Monday, November 4, 2024. (Screenshot from X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law
November 4, 2024, 9:26 pm
Anti-Israel protesters occupy French soccer federation building in Paris
National team set to play France next week in Paris, sparking protests calling for cancellation; local media says demonstrators calmly evacuated by police
By AP and ToI Staff
Israel's players react after being defeated by Japan at the end of their men's group D soccer match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes on July 30, 2024. (ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP)
July 31, 2024, 1:48 am
Israel knocked out of soccer tourney, solidifies spots in windsurfing at Paris Games
Swimmers set new Israeli record in men’s 4×200m, qualify for final; Sharon Kantor in 2nd place after 7 iQFoil races; judoka Sagi Muki says he’s ‘proud of myself’ at his 3rd Olympics
By Amy Spiro
Israeli swimmer Ron Polonsky competes in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics on July 27, 2024. (Simona Castervillari/ Israeli Swimming Association)
July 28, 2024, 1:16 am
Judo, soccer, swimming and more: Results from Israel’s first full day at the Olympics
Ron Polonsky sets new Israeli record in men’s 100m breaststroke; Israel’s soccer team loses 2-4 to Paraguay; Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat has shaky start but qualifies for finals
By Amy Spiro
Israel's forward #11 Liel Abada fights for the ball with Mali's defender #02 Fode Doucoure during the men's group D football match between Mali and Israel during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Parc des Princes in Paris on July 24, 2024. (Franck Fife / AFP)
July 25, 2024, 2:51 pm
Team Israel’s star soccer forward Liel Abada says Olympic match a dream come true
Despite pre-game fears of widespread violence, match against the Muslim-majority African nation of Mali ends in a 1-1 draw with largely civil fans
By Ed Klajman
Israeli players are seen prior to the start of the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier play-off semi-final football match Israel v Iceland at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium in Budapest, Hungary on March 21, 2024. (Attila Kisbenedik / AFP)
July 19, 2024, 9:53 am
Israeli soccer team to play in Olympics after FIFA delays decision on potential ban
Sport’s international governing body says ‘more time is needed,’ clearing way for team’s 1st game in Paris on July 24; goalkeeper Daniel Peretz out after tendon injury
By AP
A demonstrator wearing a t-shirt reading 'Red card for Israel' chained himself to the goal post prior to the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 League B Group 2 qualifying soccer match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 31, 2024. (ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
May 31, 2024, 10:36 pm
Israel-Scotland women’s soccer game delayed after protester ties himself to goal post
Some 400 anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Glasgow stadium; game played without supporters ‘following extensive security consultations’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Israel's coach Alon Hazan supervises a training session at Szusza Ferenc Stadium ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifying playoff soccer match between Israel and Iceland, in Budapest, Hungary, March 20, 2024. (Darko Vojinovic/AP)
March 21, 2024, 5:32 pm
With no home matches at Euros, Israeli soccer boss says he’s keeping eye on the ball
Manager Alon Hazan shrugs off difficulties of not playing in Israel due to ongoing war, vows team will not be distracted
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Israel team captain Eli Dasa shows a shoe of a kidnapped Israeli boy during a press conference, before a training session for the Euro 2024 group I qualifying soccer match between Israel and Switzerland at the Pancho Arena in Felcsút, Hungary, November 14, 2023. The shoe belongs to 8-year-old Nave Shoham, who along with seven relatives was taken captive in the Hamas terror group's October 7 onslaught.(AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
November 15, 2023, 3:56 am
Israeli soccer captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match
‘That’s all what’s left from his house. This left shoe. We wait for him here,’ Eli Dasa says of 8-year-old Nave Shoham, who along with 7 relatives was kidnapped in Hamas onslaught
By Agencies
Israel's players celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 group I qualification football match Israel v Belarus at the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on September 12, 2023. (Jack Guez/AFP)
November 1, 2023, 12:28 am
Israel’s home qualifying soccer matches for Euro 2024 moved to Hungary
UEFA says games relocated to neutral country for security reasons; Israeli national team is locked in race with Switzerland and Romania for qualification
By AP
Israel's midfielder #12 Gavriel Kanichowsky celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 group I qualification football match Israel v Belarus at Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on September 12, 2023. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
September 13, 2023, 2:48 am
Late goal lifts Israel past Belarus, keeping team in contention for 2024 Euros
1-0 victory in Tel Aviv keeps Blue and Whites in third place, one point behind Romania, with a critical match against first-place Switzerland next on the calendar
By ToI Staff
Israel's players applaud their fans at the end of the Euro 2024 qualifying soccer match between Romania and Israel at the National Arena stadium in Bucharest, Romania, September 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
September 10, 2023, 8:50 am
Israel ties Romania 1-1 as they fight to qualify for 2024 Euro soccer tourney
After draw, Blues and Whites remain a point behind Romanian team for second place in qualifying group, with the two top finishers set to continue on to European championship
By ToI Staff
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