Goal in the sand: How Qatar already won the geopolitcal World Cup
The Qataris have succeeded on at least one score – many regional leaders came specially to take part and get a closer look at the event.
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World Cup 2022: When Iranian exiles and an Israeli walk into a bar
Our correspondent went to see how Iranians who oppose their regime, still root for their homeland.
'You don't want the captain to start the match with a yellow card'
Facing potential sanctions, World Cup armband protest comes to an abrupt end in Qatar.
Soccer's impact is much greater than you think
This World Cup will not only bring to the pitch the technical skills of its most talented players, but could also serve as the best seismograph for monitoring those processes and undercurrents currently affecting the world as a whole, and Europe in particular.
With balloons and contact cards, first Israel-Qatar flight heads to World Cup
At least 10,000 Israelis are expected at the month-long matches, most of them coming through third countries. Those boarding the TUS Airways plane at Ben-Gurion Airport had originally been told they would have a brief stopover in Cyprus.
Novak Djokovic wins Tel Aviv tournament for 89th title
The Serbian master was competing in his first singles competition since winning his seventh Wimbledon title in July.
Israeli Olympic medalist comes out, reveals girlfriend
"Sometimes we don't know why certain things happen, perhaps it's a matter of someone blessing us or maybe it's just fate?," Yarden Gerbi writes in post alongside picture of the couple.
Messi arrives in Israel for Champions League match
The arrival of Paris Saint-Germain players in Israel thrills soccer lovers in the country.
Artem Dolgopyat wins gold medal at European Gymnastics Championships
It was "emotional to hear the Israeli anthem 50 years after the Munich massacre," Dolgopyat says at the championships held in Germany.
Israeli swimmer Gorbenko wins 2nd European gold
"The season wasn't easy … but last month I set myself the goal of keeping my place, and I'm proud of myself that I did it," says Anastasia Gorbenko, 19.