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How an Ancient Talmudic Term Became Football’s Word for a Draw
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
A new Mishav video by Anat Korol-Gordon explains the Talmudic origin of the sports term "teiku." The segment links the word to unresolved debates in both rabbinic literature and football, and cites Elijah the Prophet as a later explanation for its meaning.
- 01A Mishav video explains the Talmudic origin of the sports term "teiku."
- 02"Teiku" means a question remains unresolved.
- 03The video compares Talmudic disputes to football debates over Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland and Mbappe.
- 04One example discusses whether a sharp student or a measured student is preferable.
- 05A later reading says Elijah the Prophet will resolve the unanswered questions.
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