Israeli football

The success of Israeli players in English football matters beyond the pitch

At a time when there are persistent attempts to turn the Jewish state into a pariah, clubs such as Southampton and West Ham have refused to allow politics to dictate whom they employ, judging Manor Solomon and Daniel Peretz as sportsmen rather than symbols

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August 20, 2026 10:23

Manor Solomon of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship 2026/27 match against Burnley on August 16, 2026 in Burnley, England. (Image: Getty Images)

Polish club could face Uefa sanctions after supporters ‘aimed Nazi salutes’ at Israeli fans

The ugly scenes occurred after GKS Katowice were knocked out of the Uefa Conference League by Hapoel Tel Aviv

By Mark Wood

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August 13, 2026 15:21

(Illustrative) Hapoel Tel Aviv fans hold up a banner during the last derby match of the season against Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv on May 6, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli winger Manor Solomon poised for £7m Spurs-West Ham leap

Solomon has played for Tottenham since 2023, after being evacuated from Ukraine the year before while signed to Shakhtar Donetsk

By JC Reporter

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August 9, 2026 10:32

Manor Solomon acknowledges fans after the Sydney Super Cup match between Sydney FC and Tottenham Hotspur at the Allianz Stadium, Sydney, on July 29, 2026 (Getty Images)

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick heaps praise upon Israeli academy prospect

Flick named Orian Goren as one of the three youngsters who most impressed him in preseason

By Ben Conway

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August 6, 2026 14:32

Orian Goren (credit: Instagram @orian_goren)

Fifa President Gianni Infantino proposes Israel v Palestine under-15s match in latest peace gambit

The fixture would open a new worldwide junior football tournament

By Ben Conway

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June 15, 2026 14:05

Gianni Infantino speaks to the media during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Opening Press Conference at Mexico City Stadium on June 10, 2026 (Getty Images)

Ireland v Israel to take place at neutral venue and without fans over pro-Palestine protest fears

Ireland had been scheduled to host Israel in the Uefa Nations League in Dublin on October 4

By Ben Conway

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June 12, 2026 18:02

Palestine flags among the Irish fans during a Euro 2024 qualifier match against Greece on October 13, 2023 (photo: Charles McQuillan / Getty Images)

‘Iron Dome’ Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz joins Southampton FC on permanent deal from Bayern Munich

The south coast side spent more than £6 million to acquire Peretz, who is married to pop star Noa Kirel

By Ben Conway

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June 8, 2026 15:48

Peretz during Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough in May (photo: Ed Sykes / Getty Images)

Celtic fan group opposes manager role for Robbie Keane over his previous Maccabi Tel Aviv job

The Spurs legend is touted to become the Scottish club’s next boss

By Ben Conway

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June 4, 2026 18:30

Robbie Keane during a press conference at Maccabi Tel Aviv in June 2023 (photo: JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Irish football captain says that no one will ‘hold back’ players who want to ‘take a stand’ against Israel

The team’s friendly with Qatar on Thursday was interrupted by Palestine flag-emblazoned tennis balls thrown onto the pitch

By Ben Conway

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May 29, 2026 11:01

Nathan Collins (left) during a World Cup qualifier against Hungary in November 2025. (Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Exclusive: Ireland may have breached football rules in Israel clash, says former FA chair

Irish-Israeli footballer ‘considering retirement’ amid row over Nations League match

Irish players’ hostility ‘stems from ignorance,’ claims Israeli goalkeeper

Irish team wore black armbands and snubbed pre-match handshake for Israel fixture

Belgian mayor blocks Israeli football club from playing Europa League on ‘safety grounds’

Former West Midlands Police chief investigated for ‘gross misconduct’ over Maccabi fan ban

West Ham asks fans to stop anti-Palestine chant about Israeli winger Manor Solomon

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