Mohammed Kassemi, a judoka who fled Iran 16 years ago, has fallen in love with Israeli judo and especially with the women's team. “I just admire their hard work, I don’t miss a single competition. Especially, after I left Iran at the age of 26, because of the difficult situation.”
As Barcelona legend Rivaldo prepares for his visit to Israel to play in two matches, he cannot hide his emotions. “I loved sightseeing in your country, I miss wearing the soccer strip and the turf.”
The team qualified for the German Cup after winning the Berlin Cup in June of last year for the first time.
The team leaves the championship with their heads held high following an impressive run.
Israel gets to participate in 2024 Paris games after streak of victories in ongoing European championships tournament. England to face Jewish state in semifinal.
If England or France advance to the semifinals, this will automatically qualify the Israeli team for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
The soccer soccer player joined the Al Ain club in the UAE, making him the first Jewish-Israeli player to play in an Arab league. He spoke with Israel Hayom.
The victory follows Israel's surprising success in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, in which it came in third.
"Robbie brings the mentality, character, energy and focus of a winner, traits he exhibited everywhere he played," Maccabi's owner, Canadian real estate developer Mitch Goldhar, said in a statement.
Makkabi has recently become the first Jewish club to qualify for the first round of the DFB Cup after it secured the title of the Berlin State Cup, a first for the club. VfL Wolfsburg was formed originally as a sports club for the workers of car manufacturer Volkswagen in the city of Wolfsburg.