The player, Eden Karzev, was fined and moved to an Israeli team. He is the second Israeli pro this week to run afoul of a Turkish team for displaying pro-Israel messages.
Tag: Soccer
Everton Faces Second Points Deduction Over New Financial Case
The Premier League announced charges against Everton and Nottingham Forest, increasing the risk that both clubs could be relegated at the end of the season.
Israeli Soccer Player Sagiv Jehezkel Detained in Turkey
The player, Sagiv Jehezkel, displayed a pro-Israel message after scoring on Sunday and was promptly suspended by his club. He was released after questioning and returned to Israel.
Threatened by Premier League Fan Zones, Burger Vans Hold Their Ground
As Premier League clubs create fan zones to collect yet more money from stadium visitors, a local economy of food trucks, pubs and small restaurants is holding its ground.
Franz Beckenbauer, ‘Der Kaiser’ of World Soccer, Dies at 78
In West Germany, he revolutionized his central defense position and was one of only three people to win the World Cup as a player and a coach.
Franz Beckenbauer, ‘Der Kaiser’ of World Soccer, Dies at 78
In West Germany, he revolutionized his central defense position and was one of only three people to win the World Cup as a player and a coach.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind No More
The Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup, once seen as poorly timed intrusions by European soccer, may finally be getting the respect they deserve.
Manchester United Sells 25 Percent Ownership Stake to Jim Ratcliffe
The billion-dollar deal leaves the team’s unpopular owners, the Glazer family, in control of the club, but it delegates important responsibilities to their new partner.
It’s OK to Call It Soccer
The football-vs.-soccer debate is not about language at all.
Court Ruling Could Revive Plan for a European Super League in Soccer
The European Court of Justice said the sport’s governing bodies had abused their dominant position by blocking a new competition, opening the way for revamped proposals.