Palestinian Soccer Association Threatened With FIFA Violations for Pro-Terror Acts
Several dozen international lawyers are calling on the world soccer body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), to investigate what they call “egregious” violations by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA).
Soccer Star David Beckham Expresses Jewish Ties Through His Grandfather
“My grandfather was Jewish, that was on my mother’s side, so yes, I do [feel a Jewish connection],” Beckham said.
Egyptians Accuse Catholic Soccer Star Lionel Messi of Being ‘Jewish,’ ‘Zionist’
“Egypt’s poor don’t need help from someone with Jewish or Zionist citizenship,” Egyptian Football Federation spokesman Azmi Mogahed said.
FIFA President Praises Palestinians for Withdrawing Anti-Israel Motion
Re-elected FIFA president Sepp Blatter praised the Palestinian Football Association for withdrawing its motion to have Israel suspended from international soccer play Friday.
Manchester United Apologizes for Swastika Imagery
“Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.” (Proverbs 10:12) Soccer team Manchester United issued an apology recently for an email newsletter sent to fans of the team. In its recent edition of the weekly “United Uncovered” email, the soccer club ran an article on its youthful members, titled, “New Order.” The article was […]
Soccer Unites in Israel
This summer Israel hosted a European soccer championship, and two outstanding players, one Jewish and one an Israeli Arab, sat down to talk about their Israeli teams, and show their moves, in this well-made video.
Travesties on the Temple Mount
There is an oft-told story about Napoleon Bonaparte and his visit to a Jewish town in Europe. Napoleon walked into a synagogue on the 9th day of the month of Av, the somber fast day observed each year that marks the anniversary of the Holy Temple’s destruction. Upon learning that the Jews were in deep […]