Yosef Dagan championed the penalty shootout after Israel’s elimination from the 1968 Olympics by the drawing of lots.

A valuable lesson from the World Cup: Everybody has ground rules.

When the games go on, and the world is on fire.

The World Cup 2022 in Qatar has been a less-than-friendly experience for Israelis, so it was nice to see Argentina show us a bit of love.

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.

When a big part of personal identity is tied to a religious multitude spanning the globe.

Morocco’s national team celebrated its historic World Cup victory over Spain with a group photo featuring a Palestinian flag.

Left-leaning Israeli journalists say their experience in Doha has sobered them to the reality of the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Popular comedian Guy Hochman had tried to engage with fans from across the Middle East, including Iranians.