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Israel out of Euro 2024 chase, Ukraine in dramatic fightback

AFP · 1 month ago

Israel's hopes of reaching the European Championships for the first time against the background of bloody conflict at home were shattered by a 4-1 defeat to Iceland on Thursday while war-torn Ukraine stayed on course for the finals.

Israel eye history as final three Euro 2024 places up for grabs

AFP · 1 month ago

Israel's footballers are aiming to make history by reaching the European Championship for the first time amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the final three places at Euro 2024 up for grabs over the next week.

Israel winger Abada leaves Celtic for MLS side Charlotte

AFP · 1 month ago

Israel winger Liel Abada has moved from Celtic to Major League Soccer club Charlotte after coming under pressure from compatriots to quit the Scottish Premiership following displays of support for the Palestinian people among some fans.

Turkish club send Israeli player to Maccabi after Gaza controversy

AFP · 3 months ago

Turkish first division club Basaksekir on Thursday sent Israeli midfielder Eden Karzev on loan to Maccabi Tel Aviv following a probe into his repost of a social media message calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas militants.

Turkey releases Israeli footballer accused of incitement to hate over Gaza

AFP · 3 months ago

A Turkish court on Monday released pending trial an Israeli footballer who was detained after displaying a message referring to the Israel-Hamas war during a first division match.

France detains Nice footballer Atal over post on Israel-Hamas war

AFP · 5 months ago

French police on Friday detained Algerian international Youcef Atal, who plays for Ligue 1 football side Nice, in a probe into suspected "justification of terrorism"

Israel make Swiss wait for Euro 2024 qualification

AFP · 5 months ago

Switzerland were made to wait to secure qualification for next year's European Championship as Shon Weissman's 88th-minute strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for Israel in Felcsut on Wednesday.

Israel return to Euro qualifying, lose in Kosovo

AFP · 5 months ago

Israel's football team took the field for the first time since the October 7 Hamas massacres and the start of the war in Gaza, losing 1-0 in Kosovo in a delayed Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Security increased in Kosovo before football game with Israel

AFP · 5 months ago

As Israel's footballers prepare to play Kosovo in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday -- their first international fixture since the war broke out in the country in October -- Pristina police are on alert after a series of social media posts calling for the game to be cancelled.