Lionel Messi

Jerusalem Jane: When a soccer league honors ‘martyrs,’ the world should stop turning a blind eye

Soccer is rarely something that we connect with terrorists, hatred, or incitement, unless it comes to the Palestinians. 

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul celebrate after the match.
They leaned on each other in the small apartment near Camp Nou. Jorge and Leo.

Thank you, Jorge: The father who sacrificed everything to create the greatest of all time

The 32nd anniversary gathering to memorialize the AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, July 17, 2026.

Argentinian Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing

A WOLT delivery man with an Israeli flag during the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran.March 15, 2026.

World Cup triggered a massive pizza, burger, ice cream rush among Israeli soccer fans, Wolt says


Analysis: When mixing soccer and Israeli politics becomes Messi

“If Messi came, it would be Messianic. If he doesn’t come, it shows we have a country that’s messy.”

Argentina's Lionel Messi during training

Netanyahu on Argentinian decision to cancel match: We carry on

The Argentinian press reported that Netanyahu phoned Argentine President Mauricio Macri to intervene in the issue.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Regev: Lionel Messi will kiss the Kotel

Regev dismissed reports that the international soccer star would refuse to shake hands with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Argentina's Lionel Messi

Palestinian soccer chief: Fans should burn Messi shirts if he plays in Jerusalem

Twice world champions Argentina will play at Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium on Saturday night.

Argentina's Lionel Messi

Despite rumors, Argentina still coming to Israel for soccer friendly

Reports in the Argentinean media earlier this week had raised the possibility that the friendly may be moved to Spain due to the bloodshed on the Gaza border on Monday.

Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) scores during play for club team F.C. Barcelona, May 9, 2018.

Argentina’s national soccer team will play in Israel despite BDS pressure

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel has launched a campaign to stop the June 9 match, including sending letters to Argentine sports figures.

Argentina's Lionel Messi