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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (L), Joshua Kushner (2nd-L) and Disney CEO Bob Iger (2nd-R) attend a US Open match at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2025, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP)
September 1, 2026, 1:42 pm
Joshua Kushner blames ‘political dynamics’ for collapse of plan to sell World Cup stakes
Investor and brother of Trump’s son-in-law says he ‘would not have gotten involved’ had he anticipated the level of backlash to privatizing FIFA events
By AFP
Sabah's Tellur Mutallimov (at rear, center) shoots home in the final seconds of stoppage time to force extra time in his team's home match against Hapoel Beersheba, on August 25, 2026. The Azerbaijani team eventually won the game by 5-2, for an aggregate 6-4 win, qualifiying at Hapoel's expense for the European Champions League. (Israel Sports Channel 5 screenshot)
August 26, 2026, 12:57 am
Hapoel Beersheba, seconds from reaching UEFA Champions League, loses to Sabah in extra time
Azeri home team overcomes first-leg loss to draw even, forcing extra time, and then vanquishes Israeli club for aggregate score of 6-4; no Israeli team has qualified since 2022
By AP and ToI Staff
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, August 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)
August 9, 2026, 4:42 am
FIFA slams effort to ‘undermine’ chief Infantino after nixed investment scheme
Soccer body dismisses ‘false claims’ regarding chief amid fallout from shelved plan to privatize World Cup, as report says UEFA paid Infantino’s ex-lover while he led European organization
By Reuters
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks with US President Donald Trump during the presentation ceremony of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Mandel NGAN/AFP)
August 1, 2026, 3:13 pm
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA’s Infantino after failed plan to privatize World Cup
Kushner-backed $20 billion plan unravels after soccer bodies from Europe, Asia and North America unite in opposition
By AP
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images/AFP)
July 28, 2026, 8:44 pm
FIFA chief’s plan to have $20 billion Kushner-backed outfit run World Cup sparks outcry
European soccer body EUFA says sport’s top tournament ‘not FIFA’s to sell’ after Gianni Infantino reveals project to hand over operations to body he could reportedly lead
By Graham Dunbar
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
Maccabi Tel Aviv's fans cheer their team as it arrives to inspect the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League football match between VfB Stuttgart and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Stuttgart, southern Germany, on December 11, 2025. (Thomas Kienzle/AFP)
December 21, 2025, 11:06 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv fined $23,000 over fans’ ‘racist’ behavior in Stuttgart
UEFA also imposes suspended one-game ban on soccer club selling tickets for away match after incident in which supporters chanted defamatory slogans; German police probing disturbances
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Fans hold a giant banner reading 'Stop genocide in Gaza' during the UEFA Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan in Munich, southern Germany, on May 31, 2025. (Odd Andersen / AFP)
November 8, 2025, 5:32 pm
Ireland’s soccer governing body overwhelmingly backs call for UEFA to ban Israel
Resolution passed by members alleges Israeli association fails to enforce effective anti-racism policy and allows Israeli clubs to play in Palestinian territories without consent
By Reuters
A Maccabi Tel Aviv player kicks a ball during a match (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 5, 2025, 4:12 pm
Antisemitism charge kicked around as Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from UK match
While Birmingham police say they blocked ticket sales to Israelis for Thursday’s game at Aston Villa over concerns for fans’ security, many believe the reason is more insidious
By Zev Stub
Aston Villa fans react after a near-miss during the English FA Cup Semi Final soccer match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa , at Wembley Stadium in London, April 26, 2025. AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
October 21, 2025, 5:45 pm
Aston Villa warns fans against showing political messages during Maccabi match
Premier League club says any violations of UEFA guidelines will result in stadium ban as it gears up to play to half-empty stands due to bar on Israeli fans attending
By AFP and ToI Staff
A Maccabi Tel Aviv player kicks a ball during a match (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 21, 2025, 4:00 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv refuses away tickets for Aston Villa match, citing safety concerns
After local British authorities’ ban of supporters sparked uproar, soccer club says even if decision reversed, it will decline any allocation for fans
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to members of the Jewish community at the Community Security Trust (CST) in London on October 16, 2025. (Carlos Jasso / AFP)
October 17, 2025, 7:35 pm
UK authorities seeking to reverse soccer club’s ban on Israeli fans
Culture secretary to meet Home Office ‘to see if there’s way’ around ‘unacceptable’ ban, but it may not be possible if it becomes ‘operational issue’ for cops, cabinet member says
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Maccabi Tel Aviv's fans clap hands after the end of the Europa League soccer match between PAOK and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Toumpa stadium, in Thessaloniki, Greece, September 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)
October 16, 2025, 11:50 pm
Israel, UK leaders slam decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match
Anti-Israel local MP celebrates; Starmer: ‘This is the wrong decision’; British police cite 2024 Maccabi game in Amsterdam, where Israelis were attacked by antisemitic mobs
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Israel's players celebrate their side's third goal, scored by Israel's Tai Baribo, during a group 1, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at the ZImbru stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)
October 1, 2025, 7:21 pm
FIFA vice president says UEFA should decide Israel’s future role in world soccer
Sport’s European governing body reportedly holds off on vote to suspend Israel following Trump’s publication of plan to end Gaza war and free the hostages
By Christian Radnedge
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
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