Football

West Midlands Police chief steps down over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban scandal, offers no apology

CC Craig Guilford offered no apology for the erroneous policing of the Maccabi match, blaming "political and media frenzy" for his departure.

Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025
Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy.

Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, believed to be killed during a protest in Tehran, in an undated picture.

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows

Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black


Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team

The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.

 Beitar Jerusalem Youth Team players participating in anti-racism workshop produced by the Justice Ministry and "Matzmihim" anti-racism organization, September 27, 2024.

Juventus Football Club announces fortinet as official cybersecurity partner

Juventus chooses Fortinet's Security Fabric platform and cybersecurity solutions to streamline management and address communication and security issues across all its global facilities.

 Juventus Football Club

Is Mike Greenberg, the New ESPN NFL Host, Jewish?

Sunday NFL Countdown welcomes Jewish ESPN Broadcaster Mike Greenberg as its new host.

A football is seen with the NFL logo.

'Genocide Olympics': Paris police investigating antisemitism at Israel-Paraguay soccer match

Protesters raised Palestinian flags and a banner reading "Genocide Olympics" during the match while made antisemitic gestures towards Israeli supporters.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Israel vs Paraguay - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 27, 2024

Israel kicks off Olympics with a draw against Mali

The blue-and-white will play its second game on Saturday night when it faces Paraguay in what will be a crucial contest.

 ISRAEL MIDFIELDER Oscar Gloukh (10) vies for the ball against Team Mali’s Boubacar Traore during the sides’ 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in their Olympics Group D opening match, which had plenty of Israel supporters (inset) in attendance.

Olympics-Israel's opening soccer match provides first test for Paris 2024 security

The Israel-Mali match offers a first snapshot of how other competitors and the wider public respond to Israeli participation in the games.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Mali vs Israel - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Mali and Israel fans inside the stadium before the match.

Israel must be suspended for violating FIFA statutes, human rights lawyers say

A legal analysis calls for Israel's ban from football for violating FIFA statutes amid Gaza war; PFA proposal supported by Asian Football Confederation.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks after Brazil won the bid to host the Women's World Cup, during the 74th FIFA Congress at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024.

'Gray Wolves': Turkish soccer fans show support for extremist anti-Israel group

In addition to the wolf salute, anti-Israel chants such as 'Free Palestine' were also heard, and some of the Turks were even arrested.

Demonstrators carry a huge Turkish flag during a demonstration including members of the Turkish ultra-nationalist organization called the Grey Wolves in Duesseldorf, western Germany, May 8, 2016.

France advances to Euro 2024 semifinals in penalty shootout victory over Portugal

France reached the Euro 2024 semifinals with a dramatic 3-5 penalty shootout win over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's championship run without a goal.

 Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - Portugal v France - Hamburg Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany - July 5, 2024 Portugal and France players walk out before the match.

'Foreigners out': The increasingly popular Neo-Nazi hit of Euro 2024

Despite a legal ban in Germany, many Euro fans sing the song on German soil.

 Hungary fans troll the Germans by singing "auslander raus", foreigners out.