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Despite Lack of Diplomatic Ties, Israelis Flock to World Cup

Superfan Amit Kaminsky holds aloft the colors of Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. Courtesy.

Superfan Amit Kaminsky holds aloft the colors of Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. Courtesy.

Amit Kaminsky, from Tel Aviv, describes herself as a huge soccer fan, a sport which she refers to as “football” as does most of the world outside the United States. Not only does she never miss a game of her beloved Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club, she plays in a women’s recreational league against other teams from across the country, Kaminsky told JNS.

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Posted by Josh Hasten in Jewish News Syndicate

FIFA Under Fire for Spate of Anti-Israel Incidents, Breaching Ethical Codes

FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Credit: Taljat David/Shutterstock.

FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Credit: Taljat David/Shutterstock.

The UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) volunteer organization sent a formal complaint to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) this past week, calling on them to take action towards eradicating discrimination in sport, following numerous anti-Israel incidents last month at an official FIFA event.

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Posted by Josh Hasten in Jewish News Syndicate