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Israeli-media coverage mentioning The Athletic, translated into English and compared across sources. 28 recent stories.
Manchester City Reach Agreement to Sign Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a major deal with Nottingham Forest for 23-year-old midfielder Elliot Anderson. The transfer now depends on Anderson settling his personal terms after…
FIFA Allows Pride Flags in Seattle World Cup Match Despite Iran and Egypt Objections
FIFA says Pride and rainbow flags will be permitted at the Seattle World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, despite objections from both federations. Seattle organizers are still p…
Portland’s New Coach Faces NBA Backlash Over Unusual Contract
Mica Nori’s appointment as Portland Trail Blazers coach has triggered NBA criticism over his one-year guaranteed deal and low base salary. The backlash has focused on owner Tom Du…
Jewish Forward LJ Jones Drafted by Golden State at No. 5
Golden State drafted Jewish forward LJ Jones, a 24-year-old from Florida State, with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft. Jones, who has ties to Israel and hopes to play for its natio…
Portland's New Coach Brings Humor, Tactics and a Short Contract to Damian Lillard's Former Team
Portland hired Micah Nori as Danny Avdija’s new coach, betting on his blend of humor, communication and tactical acumen. He signed an unusual one-year deal with team options, refl…
Noam Yaacov and Emmanuel Sharp Chase Second-Round NBA Draft Selection
Emmanuel Sharp and Noam Yaacov may be picked in Thursday night’s NBA Draft second round. Sharp is projected higher than Yaacov, while both could still end up with non-guaranteed o…
England Draw with Ghana Draws Criticism After Flat Display
England drew 0-0 with Ghana after opening its campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia. The result triggered criticism in the British press, while Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Thomas T…
Ronaldo Declares ‘I’m Back’ After Portugal’s 5-0 Win Over Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a 5-0 World Cup 2026 win over Uzbekistan with two goals and a postgame “I’m back!” message. The result followed Portugal’s 1-1 draw with the Demo…
PAOK Opens Talks With Charlotte FC Over Liel Abada Move
PAOK Thessaloniki has begun talks with Charlotte FC to sign Israeli winger Liel Abada. The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reported that several clubs are interested in the 24-year-old MLS…
How Messi Keeps Defying Age at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria in Argentina’s 3-0 2026 World Cup opener, in his 200th national-team match. An Athletic report says his longevity comes from strict…
False Ronaldo Quote Sparks Social Media Storm in Portugal
After Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo, a clipped Joao Neves quote and a fake post about Cristiano Ronaldo fueled a social media backlash in Portugal. The story spread to teammates…
Utah Expected to Await Noam Yaacov as NBA Draft Looms
Noam Yaacov is preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, but Utah expects him to play for the Utes next season. U.S. media have praised the Israeli guard and projected him as a major cont…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Faces Criticism for His Fox World Cup Analysis
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is facing harsh criticism for his Fox World Cup analysis, with The Athletic calling his work arrogant and shallow. The report said he lacks detailed knowledge o…
Brazil Thrashes Haiti as Matheus Cunha Emerges as Its New No. 9
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 overnight between Friday and Saturday in its second match after opening with a draw against Morocco. Matheus Cunha scored twice and was praised by Brazilian…
Liverpool's €100 Million Bid for Yan Diomande Rejected by Leipzig
Liverpool’s €100 million bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande was rejected. Leipzig want at least €120 million, while Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation. Diom…
Ivory Coast Forward Elye Wahi Blocked From Entering Canada for World Cup Match
Canadian immigration authorities have blocked Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi from entering Canada for a World Cup match against Germany. The refusal is linked to an ongoing investi…
Why so many World Cup players are wearing bright pink boots
Bright pink football boots have become a major visual trend at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Brands and footwear executives say the color was chosen for c…
Uruguay Team Faces Unusual Security and Travel Snags at the World Cup
Uruguay’s team faced an unusual security search before its 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia in Miami. The squad’s trip to Florida was also delayed by administrative and paperw…
Noam Yaacov’s NBA Draft Stock Rises With Strong U.S. Praise
Noam Yaacov’s NBA draft profile is rising, with The Athletic placing him No. 47 and ESPN slotting him No. 59. Analysts praised his creativity, speed and excitement, while warning…
Iranian anthem booed in Los Angeles as pre-revolution flags appear despite FIFA ban
Iran’s match against New Zealand in Los Angeles was marked by boos during the anthem and visible displays of pre-revolution Iranian flags. Although FIFA had secured a court-backed…
FIFA Eyes Israel-Palestine Youth Match to Open U-15 Tournament in the U.S.
FIFA is planning an under-15 tournament in the United States in September, with an opening match between Israel and Palestine under consideration. The Israeli Football Association…
World Cup chip technology overturns offside call for Sweden goal
Sweden’s 5-1 World Cup win over Tunisia featured a VAR decision that used an in-ball chip to award Mattias Svanberg’s goal. The sensor detected a slight touch by Alexander Isak, o…
Knicks’ Championship Summer: Key Contracts, KAT’s Future, and a Likely Stable Core
The Knicks won their first championship since 1973, beating San Antonio 4-1, and now face a summer of roster decisions. Karl-Anthony Towns’ long-term future is the biggest questio…
Noam Yaacov’s Next Step After the Belgian Title Loss
Noam Yaacov’s season in Belgium ended with Oostende’s 3-2 finals loss to Antwerp in overtime. He is now preparing for the June 23-24 NBA draft, where he is projected as a second-r…
Why Pink Cleats Are Taking Over the World Cup
As the World Cup opens, pink football boots have become a striking trend on the field. British media and a Nike executive say the color was chosen to stand out visually, including…
Pulisic Inspires Fast U.S. Start Against Paraguay in World Cup Opener
The United States started its 2026 World Cup campaign strongly, leading Paraguay 1-0 after a 7th-minute own goal by Damian Bobadilla. U.S. media praised Christian Pulisic’s sharp…
Hwang In-beom Inspires South Korea Comeback in World Cup Opener
South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in its 2026 World Cup opener after Hwang In-beom scored and assisted the winner. The Feyenoord midfielder, who nearly missed the tournament because of…
"The Most Expensive Ever": What Is the World Cup Trophy Worth?
The World Cup begins Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa in the opening match. The trophy is 37 centimeters long, weighs about 6 kilograms and is coated in 18-karat gold, wit…
