Muslim world awed after Israel's stunning U-20 soccer upset
Israel downs Brazil 3-2 and reaches the U-20 World Cup semifinal. The team will now face Uruguay or the United States.
Israel downs Brazil 3-2 and reaches the U-20 World Cup semifinal. The team will now face Uruguay or the United States.
The team defeats reigning champion Uzbekistan 1-0. Anan Khalaili, the Maccabi Haifa under-19 forward, scores the winning goal.
Coach Ofir Haim called it a "heroic win" and "the greatest match in the history of Israeli soccer."
Several riders have to miss the national competition due to the incident.
“I’m happy to dedicate my medal to the residents of the south who are going through a difficult period, to IDF soldiers and to all the State of Israel," Lanir says after her victory.
The Sacramento Kings player regularly studies with a rabbi online and put mezuzahs up at his home, and recited the Megillah on Purim.
Israel's Avishag Semberg automatically advances to semifinals after Iran's Saeeda Nasiri fails to show up.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says that his country agreed to host the tournament before knowing Israel would qualify. However, the removal of the hosting rights by FIFA has raised concerns within Indonesian soccer.
The 24-team tournament is scheduled to be held from May 20-June 11 across six cities in Indonesia. Israel was set to make its debut in the competition.
Just before he and his teammates enter the crucial stage of the season, Deni Avdija gives Israel Hayom an exclusive interview.
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