Soccer - Search News

Israel, Ireland and Soccer

Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel

DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) — There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 victory.

MSN · 1d

Soccer-Ireland to fulfil Nations League fixture with Israel after players vote

· 1d · on MSN

Ireland players vote to play Israel amid boycott threats

· 7h

Israel 0-3 Republic of Ireland: Heimir Hallgrimsson's side win controversial Nations League meeting in Hungary

The Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in their controversial Nations League fixture at a neutral venue in Hungary.

· 1d

Republic of Ireland’s Gavin Bazunu withdraws from Israel game – ‘It would be wrong to participate’

· 6h

Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen

· 1d

Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game to go ahead after team vote

David Courell, the Football Association of Ireland’s (FAI) chief executive, explained a lengthy meeting between the squad and management had taken place on Saturday morning after an unnamed player “ex...

· 8h

No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel

· 8h

Ireland players snub Israel handshakes and take action during national anthem before match

1don MSN

Soccer games today: Full schedule of international matches for September 26

The 2026 World Cup hosts and two teams that finished in the top three of that tournament all return to action for the first time since the summer.

12h

Norway 1-2 Portugal (Sep 27, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

The Manchester City striker has now scored in 16 of his last 17 competitive games for Norway, with the one blemish in that run being the loss to England in the World Cup quarterfinals. João Félix had earlier put Portugal in front, scoring for the second straight game after netting the winner against Wales.

Mexico soccer fans celebrate match vs. Colombia in Baltimore: ‘Very special’

For a city snubbed from hosting a World Cup game earlier this summer, the impressive turnout offered just a taste of Baltimore’s appetite for international soccer.

2don MSN

Fort Collins soccer fans raise $5k for former Rapids player’s youth soccer fund

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may not have made a stop in Colorado, but its impact remains, especially in Fort Collins, where a local U.S. soccer fan group helped raise money for a youth soccer fund.

2don MSN

Soccer: Jude Bellingham named England's player of the year

Real Madrid soccer star Jude Bellingham was named the 2025-26 England men's senior player of the year, the Three Lions announced Friday.

23h

Harry Kane’s personal chef explains how to fuel an elite soccer star – with bone-broth lasagne

For almost 10 years, chef Dan Sargeant has helped the England captain tailor his eating habits to maximise output on the field

Girls soccer headlines Monday’s Game of the Week

High School Girls' Soccer Match of the Week Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5 pm LIVE on MyYTV, WKBN.com, WKBN App, WKBN+ South Range (6-4-2) at Niles (10-0) Last 5 Meetings Aug. 31, 2026 – Niles, 8-0 Oct. 2, 2025 – Niles, 12-0 Sept. 8, 2025 – Niles, 11-0 Oct. 7, 2024 – Niles, 7-0 Sept. 11, 2024 – Niles, 11-0

1don MSN

One Irish player leaves team as remaining players vote to go ahead with soccer games against Israel amid pressure to boycott

The Ireland national team voted Saturday to go ahead with a match against Israel on Sunday amid pressure to boycott the match, though one player departed the squad.