Football

Iran seizes exiled soccer star Ali Karimi's villa, assets over alleged Israel ties

Karimi, who is currently living in exile in the United States, became a major voice of anti-regime protests in 2022. This is not the first time his assets have been seized by the regime.

Iran's Ali Karimi speaks during a pre-match news conference during the 2007 AFC Asian Cup soccer tournament in Kuala Lumpur July 14, 2007.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match between Equatorial Guinea and Guinea at Alassane Ouattara Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US

Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen, pictured May 21, 2026.

Danish soccer player Eriksen collapses for second time in career, is conscious, DR reports

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 host city poster collection. Toronto, Canada.

World Cup 2026: Why millions of Iranians refuse to cheer for the regime’s team - opinion


Miami Dolphis QB Tua Tagovailoa suggests playing NFL game in Jerusalem, sparking controversy

Several NFL teams have played in special overseas games, with Tua Tagovailoa, originally from Hawaii, saying it would be "cool to go play in Jerusalem."

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, November 9, 2025

Blue-and-white closes campaign in style: Israel impresses in 4-1 victory in Moldova

Israel finished its World Cup qualifying campaign on a high, defeating Moldova 4-1 in Chisinau, powered by a brace from defender Roy Revivo, his first two international goals.

 ISRAEL FORWARD Dor Turgeman celebrates after scoring the first goal in the 4-1 victory over Moldova to close out the World Cup qualifying campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo clarifies 'soon' means one or two years before retirement

"I feel very good in this moment. I score goals, I still feel quick and sharp. But of course, let's be honest. What I mean by soon is probably one or two years," he said.

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Hazem v Al Nassr - King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia - October 25, 2025 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm up before the match

Turkey orders arrest of 17 soccer referees, club president in betting probe

In what the TFF President describes as a "moral crisis in Turkish football," the detention of 21 people has been ordered by Turkish prosecutors.

Tupras Stadyumu, Istanbul, Turkey - November 2, 2025 Fenerbahce's Youssef En Nesyri in action with Besiktas' Gokhan Sazdagi

Six arrested following 'death to IDF' chants at Maccabi TLV-Aston Villa soccer match

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were placed into a fenced-in basketball court near the stadium, following a ban from the UEFA Europa League match in Birmingham, UK.

 A protester displays a banner reading "keep Anti-Semitism out of football" in support of Maccabi Tel Aviv outside the stadium before the match Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham, UK on November 6, 2025.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv waive ticket allocations for Aston Villa match following security, safety fears

Citing safety concerns over a “toxic atmosphere,” Maccabi Tel Aviv waived its away ticket allocation for the Europa League game against Aston Villa in Birmingham.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players pose for a team group photo before a UEFA Europa League match against GNK Dinamo Zagreb at a neutral venue in Serbia, October 2, 2025.

Hind Rajab Foundation's anti-Israeli dossier may have influenced Maccabi Tel Aviv UK fan ban

HRF said its recent report 'Game Over Israel: Sports Culture as a Cog in Genocide' had been shared with local police and security bodies in the UK just a few weeks prior.

 Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saied Abu Farchi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates, Topola, Serbia, October 2, 2025.

With Maccabi, Disturbed events, Europe shows submission to the mob - comment

Banning fans from football matches and concerts are just the latest indicators that European states have accepted the idea of the mob's veto.

 PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from attending game in UK against Aston Villa

The team cited "a number of physical and safety factors" when announcing that no visiting fans would be allowed in the stadium

 Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saied Abu Farchi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates, Topola, Serbia, October 2, 2025.