The embrace of the Palestinian cause by Morocco’s team and many Arab fans shows the gap between their governments’ appreciation of Israel and popular opinion. (JNS) While only a minority of Americans is closely following the World Cup soccer championships, the rest of the world, as it does every four …
Read More »Peace? Qatar World Cup Opens Israelis’ Eyes to Depth of Muslim Hatred
Left-leaning Israeli journalists say their experience in Doha has sobered them to the reality of the Israeli-Arab conflict. It was supposed to be a “New Middle East,” one in which the voices of the people override those of belligerent governments, resulting in regional reconciliation based on mutual benefit. But Israelis …
Read More »Palestinian Leader Uses YOUR Tax Dollars to Splurge at World Cup
The Palestinians are broke, and they blame Israel. But they’ve still got enough to stay at the fanciest digs in Doha. The Palestinian Authority is broke. Despite receiving billions in foreign aid (more per capita, in fact, than Europe received under the Marshal Plan following World War II), the Palestinian …
Read More »Iran team sings anthem at World Cup after previously staying silent amid protests
Crowd boos and jeers as players sing, some with their eyes closed; Iranian fans seen crying in stadium; pro-government fans harass anti-government soccer supporters Iran’s team sang the national anthem ahead of their World Cup game against Wales in Qatar on Friday, days after the players remained silent in apparent …
Read More »In Blow to Anti-Israel BDS Movement, World Chess Championship Opens in Jerusalem
The World Chess Federation refused to even address the BDS demands, and none of the participating nations pulled out. The World Chess Federation (FIDA) refused to even respond to a letter demanding that it relocate this year’s World Chess Championship from Jerusalem, the capital of the host nation Israel. The …
Read More »Saudi Arabia downs Messi’s Argentina in historic World Cup upset
South American heavyweights, coming off a 36-win streak that included winning Copa America, fall 2-1 in stunner seen as one of biggest-ever in global soccer tournament LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle of the soccer pitch, looking stone-faced as …
Read More »All the Jewish players and storylines to watch in the 2022 World Cup
While the US has two Jewish players, that’s about it; Israel will not be at tournament again, but thousands of Israelis could take advantage of a rare opportunity to visit Qatar JTA — It’s a World Cup like no other in recent memory — starting in late November. That’s because …
Read More »Laziness is injured and may miss the next match
Alex Laziness may miss the next match of Atlanta. Center Atlanta Alex Laziness was injured in the match against Portland. As reports the Internet-the edition Regnews33.ru with reference to the Correspondent, the Ukrainian got ankle injury and his participation in the upcoming game against Denver remains in doubt. Match with …
Read More »The Ukrainian held a spectacular match in the NBA
“Atlanta” has won with the score 125:121. Ukrainian basketball player “the Atlanta haws” Alex Sloth had a great game in the NBA championship against “the Denver nuggets”. Laziness played 22 minutes, scored 17 points, had seven rebounds, gave one assist and made one block-shot. The Ukrainian made eight shots, six …
Read More »Ronaldinho announced his return to Barcelona
Ronaldinho did not specify the capacity in which it returns to Barcelona. Former Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho announced that he was returning to his former club. He said this in his account Instagram. However, 39-year-old Brazilian, who has already retired, did not specify in what capacity does it. “I’m home again. …
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