England
Israeli-media coverage mentioning England, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Manchester City Agree Record £130 Million Deal for Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson for about £130 million. The fee would set a new record in English football, surpassing Alexander I…
British centenarian credits cigarettes, buttered toast and jam for longevity
Margaret, a 99-year-old woman in Basingstoke, England, is about to turn 100 while continuing to smoke 20 to 40 cigarettes a day and eat buttered bread with jam. Her family says he…
World Cup 2026 knockout picture starts to take shape
As the third and final group-stage round of World Cup 2026 unfolds, the knockout-stage bracket is becoming clearer. The article lists the projected round-of-32 matchups and notes…
David Clayton-Thomas, Voice of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the longtime frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died peacefully in Toronto at 84. His self-titled album with the band topped Billboard, won five Grammys, and…
Quiz answers reveal the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss
A Hebrew quiz page revealed the answer to a question about the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss to Maccabi Haifa. The song was identified as Mashina’s "Lehitraot Neu…
France Seizes Another Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Near Sicily
France says it seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker near Sicily, its fifth such action since September 2024. The move followed a similar British operation, as Europe seeks to cut…
Florian Wirtz’s discipline, not talent alone, shaped his rise
Florian Wirtz’s childhood coaches say his success came from rare determination and focus, not just natural talent. Raised with few screens and lots of outdoor activity, he later b…
Brazil finish group stage in strong form and head into knockout with belief
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 in Miami to finish first in their group and enter the knockout stage with momentum. Vinicius, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Guimarães and a stingy defense powered…
Gateshead prepares to enthrone Rabbi Israel Mantel as its new chief rabbi
Gateshead will enthrone Rabbi Israel Mantel this afternoon as its new chief rabbi after a five-year vacancy. The community welcomed him this week with street celebrations after he…
British Medical Association backs move to drop IHRA antisemitism definition in NHS
The British Medical Association voted to seek removal of the IHRA antisemitism definition from NHS use in England. The BMA said the move protects medical free speech, while affirm…
Jane Seymour Reflects on War, Aging, and the Role That Reignited Her Career
Jane Seymour looks back on War and Remembrance as the most defining role of her career and says it deepened her connection to her Jewish heritage. She also discusses her current s…
Canada Draws South Africa in Opening Knockout Match as World Cup Brackets Take Shape
Canada will meet South Africa in the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win the group and send the ho…
Dollar steadies near 2.98 shekels as markets await key U.S. inflation data
The dollar was slightly weaker in Israel and abroad as traders awaited May core PCE inflation data in the United States. U.S. bond yields fell, and a Standard Chartered analyst sa…
Why World Cup Stars Are Still Going Strong at 39 and 41
Lionel Messi scored late against Austria at age 39, and the article says he is part of a broader 2026 World Cup trend: aging legends and young stars are thriving. Teams now use sp…
Which teams have been the most common World Cup group-stage opponents of eventual champions?
A Sports 5 review found that 32 different national teams have faced eventual World Cup champions in the group stage. Mexico and Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, lead the li…
Scott McTominay’s Napoli Revival Carries Scotland Into a Historic World Cup Night
Scott McTominay has gone from Manchester United scapegoat to Napoli star and Scotland talisman. After helping Scotland reach the World Cup and win its opener, he now faces Brazil…
Bellingham Incident Sparks Debate Over FIFA’s New Mouth-Covering Rule
Jude Bellingham avoided punishment after covering his mouth during England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The decision, compared with a Paraguay player’s red card fo…
Schweinsteiger Faces Racism Accusations Over Comments on Ivory Coast
Bastian Schweinsteiger is under fire in Germany after describing Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football" and calling it "wild" and not tactical. The remarks drew racism…
Ghanaian spiritualist says he has lifted a curse on Harry Kane after England draw
Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam says he cursed Harry Kane before England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana and is now lifting it. Kane, who had scored 36 Bundesliga goals this season…
Why Endrick Became Brazil’s Favorite Meme and Ancelotti’s Headache
Brazilian fans have flooded social media with memes mocking Carlo Ancelotti for not starting Endrick at the 2026 World Cup. The coach says he is aware of the pressure, but insists…
Manor Solomon Says He Still Has Unfinished Business With the Premier League
Manor Solomon said he has unfinished business with the Premier League in a Sport 5 interview published June 24, 2026. He discussed his Real Madrid display, his escape from Kyiv du…
Berkovic Says Maccabi Haifa Players Disgraced the Club and Urges Dor Peretz to Leave Israel
Eyal Berkovic used a 103FM interview to blast Maccabi Haifa's players, urge Dor Peretz to leave Israel for Europe, and criticize several Israeli clubs' decisions. He also backed M…
Kiryat Shmona Star Martins Earns World Cup Man of the Match Honor
Christian Martins of Hapoel Kiryat Shmona was named Man of the Match in Panama’s 1-0 World Cup loss to Croatia. His club praised him, set a minimum asking price of 1.5 million eur…
Netanyahu Ends Historic Testimony After 98 Hearings
Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in his corruption trial after 98 hearings over 18 months. The case now shifts back to Jerusalem and to the defense stage, with 100 defense w…
Radinio Balker on the verge of a Maccabi Haifa move after a long injury comeback
Radinio Balker, a 27-year-old Huddersfield center back, is close to joining Maccabi Haifa for 300,000 euros. The Dutch-born Suriname international has overcome major injuries, inc…
Ronaldo Answers Critics as Portugal Crushes Uzbekistan, Other Night Previews Follow
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday night into Wednesday. The roundup also noted England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana, Croatia’s 1-0 win over Pa…
Portugal routs Uzbekistan as World Cup group play continues
The second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage ended overnight with four matches. Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, England drew 0-0 with Ghana, and Croatia defeated Panama 1-0.
England Held by Ghana as Declan Rice Injury Fears Grow
England drew 0-0 with defensive Ghana at the World Cup after beating Croatia 4-2 in their opener. Declan Rice was seen limping afterward with a bandaged left shin, raising doubts…
Reports in England and Italy say Solomon is not in Tottenham or Fiorentina plans
English and Italian reports say Manor Solomon is not in Roberto De Zerbi’s plans at Tottenham and is also not currently favored by Fiorentina. His future depends on whether Totten…
World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain
The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…
England Held, Modric Reaches Rare Milestone as Ronaldo Makes History
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, Croatia beat Panama 1-0…
Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' grows from sleeper hit into a breakout horror-comedy
Widow's Bay, an Apple TV+ horror-comedy by Katie Dippold, has become a surprise hit after ending its first season last week. Starring Matthew Rhys, it follows a mayor battling a l…
Pantsil and Bellingham separated after halftime World Cup clash
John Pantsil, now an assistant coach for Ghana, clashed with Jude Bellingham during Ghana’s 0-0 draw with England at the 2026 World Cup. The heated halftime exchange followed a ha…
Bellingham sparks halftime confrontation in England's goalless draw with Ghana
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in Boston and stayed top of Group J at the 2026 World Cup. Jude Bellingham was involved in a halftime confrontation with Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz and…
Ronaldo Makes World Cup History as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, and Croatia beat Panama 1-0.
Croatia beats Panama to stay alive as Modric marks 200th cap
Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto to earn its first points in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup. Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute, Luka Modric made his 200th international app…
England Player Appears to Snub Thomas Partey Before Ghana Match
Thomas Partey started for Ghana against England in Boston despite continuing controversy over rape and sexual assault charges. A viral video appeared to show England’s Jedd Spence…
England Set for Kickoff Against Ghana in Evening Friendly
England and Ghana are minutes away from kickoff at 11:00 p.m. Israel time. England are favored, while Ghana plan to defend compactly and counterattack.
Brian Brobbey emerges as the striker Holland has been missing
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 at the 2026 World Cup, with Brian Brobbey scoring twice in 17 minutes. The 24-year-old Sunderland striker’s career path has taken him from Ajax to…
England’s World Cup opener looks more like a club team under Thomas Tuchel
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Thomas Tuchel credited for turning the team into a club-like side. The article highlights England’s tactical structur…
Ghanaian Witch Doctor Says He Will Curse Harry Kane Before England Match
A Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, said he will curse Harry Kane before England's Tuesday night match against Ghana. England are seeking a win to advance, while Kane arri…
Manchester schoolchildren pray for the recovery of the Hordonkah Rebbe
Children from Torah schools in Manchester held a prayer gathering for the seriously ill Hordonkah Rebbe. The rebbe, hospitalized in Zurich after leg surgery, worsened recently bec…
World Cup Fans Turn Mandatory Water Breaks Into Karaoke Moments
Mandatory water breaks at the World Cup are drawing boos from fans, who say they commercialize and break up the game. Stadium DJs are countering by playing karaoke songs, turning…
Abortions Requested by 853 Girls Under 19 in 2024, Statistics Office Says
In 2024, 853 girls under 19 in Israel requested abortions, about 6% of all cases, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The report says overall requests continued a long…
Kenny Miller Confirmed as Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Permanent Coach
Kenny Miller has been named Maccabi Tel Aviv’s permanent head coach after guiding the team to the State Cup. The club confirmed a one-year deal with an option for another season…
Western Europe Braces for Severe Early Heatwave as Schools, Transport and Nuclear Operations Are Disrupted
Western Europe is facing an early and severe heatwave, prompting school closures, transport disruptions and emergency alerts. Britain, France, Spain and Italy are among the hardes…
Why Some World Cup Players Wear Protective Face Masks
Some World Cup players are wearing face masks to protect healing facial injuries, including Sebastian Cares, Luca Zidane and Djed Spence. Doctors say the carbon-fiber masks reduce…
How Israeli Shoppers Can Save the Most on Amazon Prime Day 2026
Amazon moved Prime Day 2026 to June 23 to 26 and expanded it to four days, while Israeli shoppers face new VAT and shipping constraints. The article outlines ways to save, includi…