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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 340

Israeli soccer

Friends and family attend the funeral of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin at Har HaMenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem, September 2, 2024. By the grave of the slain hostage is draped the banner of the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer team. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 6, 2024, 2:04 pm
Hapoel FC unveils jersey honoring fan Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Design features slain hostage’s face, surrounded by phrases ‘may your memory be a revolution’ and ‘a child of light, love and peace’; team was loud voice calling for his return
By jacob gurvis
Screenshot of Hapoel Beersheba fans and Bnei Sakhnin fans fighting on the soccer pitch after the latter team's fans turned their backs during the national anthem, Turner Stadium, Beersheba, September 1, 2024. (X;used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 3, 2024, 2:47 am
Violence erupts at soccer match after fans of Arab team turn backs on national anthem
Hapoel Beersheba supporters rush stands holding Bnei Sakhnin fans who made insulting gesture before game; 12 arrested, match canceled, both teams likely facing punishment
By ToI Staff
Bnei HaGolan VeHaGalil Football Club's youth soccer team. (Bnei HaGolan VeHaGalil FC)
August 5, 2024, 3:38 pm
Broken hearts club: Northern Druze soccer club mourns teen members blown up by Hezbollah
Killed in the Majdal Shams rocket attack, Ameer Abu Saleh, Johnny Ibrahim, Hazem Abu Saleh were part of an intensely symbolic soccer team that is left bereft but remains resolute
By Shaul Adar
Tai Baribo plays for the Philadelphia Union soccer club in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Union)
August 5, 2024, 3:38 pm
After a slow start in Philadelphia, Israeli soccer player Tai Baribo is on a roll
The striker, who has also played for Israel’s national team, had a breakout month in July with a stunning hat trick but hasn’t forgotten his homeland as war rages on
By Jon Marks
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
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
Supporters of Israel and Mali fly their flags at the men's group D match at the Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 24, 2024, in Paris, France. (Olympic Committee of Israel)
July 25, 2024, 3:39 am
Boos, flags but no major security issues as Israel ties Mali in Olympic soccer opener
1,000 police deploy around stadium in Paris; jeers sound in stadium during playing of ‘Hatikvah,’ but players exchange friendly greetings; game ends 1-1
By Agencies and Amy Spiro
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
The record-breaking 56th penalty kick that decided a soccer game between SC Dimona and Shimshon Tel Aviv in Dimona, May 20, 2024. (YouTube. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 22, 2024, 10:22 am
Israeli teams set soccer record with 56-kick shootout
Semifinal game between SC Dimona and Shimshon Tel Aviv drags on for over three hours as squads unable to best each other in mammoth penalty shootout
By Reuters and ToI Staff
File - Israel's players celebrate after the end of the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Albania and Israel at Air Albania stadium in Tirana, Albanian, June 10, 2022. Israel won 2-1.(AP Photo/Franc Zhurda)
May 16, 2024, 5:14 pm
Belgium cuts off ticket sales for soccer match against Israel over ‘security concerns’
No details given for move affecting September UEFA Nations League game; Asian soccer federation backs Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from FIFA over Gaza war
By Agencies
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
Illustrative: Israel's players celebrate after defeating South Korea 3-1 during the FIFA U-20 World Cup third-place soccer match at Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, June 11, 2023. (AP/Gustavo Garello)
April 13, 2024, 4:17 pm
Israel signs agreement with South American soccer federation, paving way for elite play
Pact opens door for Jewish state to compete in continent’s prestigious tournaments and increases collaboration in development, coaching and women’s and youth programs
By Juan Melamed
Haim Sirotkin, the driver who is suspected of running over protesters at a demonstration in Tel Aviv on April 6, 2024, arrives for a hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court the next day. (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90)
April 7, 2024, 7:36 pm
Soccer coach who plowed into protesters in Tel Aviv kept in detention for another day
Haim Sirotkin, coach of F.C. Tira, claims he did not intend to run over demonstrators, but his car malfunctioned, injuring five people at demonstration
By ToI Staff
Israel players react at the end of 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)
March 22, 2024, 8:49 am
Israel crashes out of Euro 2024 soccer qualification with 1-4 loss to Iceland
Playing in Budapest due to Hamas war, Israel will rue a missed opportunity to make it into the tournament finals for first time after taking an early lead and missing a penalty
By AFP
Illustrative: People walk by the Bank of England building (L) and Stock Exchange building (R), in the financial district, central London, on November 2, 2023. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
January 15, 2024, 10:30 am
Six pro-Palestinian activists arrested for plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Police say plan to prevent opening of building may have had ‘serious implications’ if successful; top BBC presenter Gary Lineker advocates for international sport boycott of Israel
By Reuters and ToI Staff
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