World cup soccer
FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban
Protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, calling for the Iranian team to be banned from the upcoming World Cup for representing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
My Word: When pride meets prejudice - opinion
US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says
Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars
A Messi country: Argentina's Jews celebrate World Cup victory
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite a history of antisemitic incidents, Argentina’s Jewish community joined in the national celebrations
Hanukkah, Qatar, World Cup, Messi and 'yahrzeit' - opinion
The real winners of Qatar 2022 are the Iranian team, who did not sing their regime’s anthem and who might be facing the death penalty. They are the moral winners of these world championships.
My Word: Passing phrases in time
Far from going into goblin mode, I was spurred into action and motivated to find out what was happening lexographically elsewhere. The results continued to surprise.
Morocco’s World Cup achievement also has greater implications - opinion
Simple human joy of victory: Arabs and Jews celebrate side-by-side with no one staging it for the world’s cameras.
Why did Qatar putting traditional garment on Messi cause controversy? - analysis
Following Argentina's win over France at the 2022 World Cup, people are criticizing Qatar's Emir for putting traditional robe on Messi.
Among those celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win, ‘cabala’ practitioners and a Jewish sportscaster
Andres Cantor, a prominent soccer announcer, responded to Argentina’s game-winning penalty shot with his signature elongated “Gooooooool!”
West Bank sees decline in violence during FIFA World Cup
"Everybody was glued to the television." Was there a noticeable drop in violence during the World Cup? One official says yes.
With epic World Cup final, has Qatar helped its reputation? - analysis
While the West talks about democracy, it often outsources its security to regimes like Ankara. This is why Qatar, Pakistan and many other regimes are key Western partners
Police in Israel watch World Cup Final at drug lab after raid
The police arrived at the site of an illegal cannabis growing operation after someone reported a gas leak.
Freedom of religion defeating tyranny - Hanukkah and the World Cup
Jewish visitors received a warm welcome in Qatar - we should be thankful for the beautiful display of freedom of religion during the World Cup.
